Internal Comms and Engagement Lead
As Internal Communications & Engagement Lead for BBC News, you’ll help shape a new era of international collaboration by supporting senior leaders across six global regions.
| London, GBR, W1A 1AA
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Twelve month, Fixed-term Contract, Full-time.
DEPARTMENT: Internal Communications & Engagement, BBC Corporate Affairs
LOCATION: Can be based in Salford or London, with some hybrid working. If Salford based, there will be some regular travel to London.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £45,000-£55,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,441pa if London based), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there’s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Internal Communications and Engagement (IC&E) sits at the centre of the BBC. It connects our workforce to each other, our leaders, our culture, the BBC’s public purpose, mission, and strategy.
As Internal Communications & Engagement Lead for BBC News, you’ll help shape a new era of international collaboration by supporting senior leaders across six global regions. You’ll drive strategic communications that connect colleagues worldwide to our mission, values and journalism – strengthening engagement and helping grow our global reach, reputation and revenue.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is a unique opportunity to help build something new. You’ll be part of a growing, international team committed to making every colleague feel seen, heard and connected — wherever they are. You’ll work closely with regional leaders, influence culture, and help shape communications that reflect the diversity and ambition of BBC News globally.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
As IC&E Lead you will
- Partner with Regional Directors to develop tailored communications strategies that align with BBC News IC&E.
- Deliver campaigns, events and updates that connect international colleagues to our strategy and culture.
- Champion cross-regional communication and ensure global voices are reflected in key messaging.
- Support change programmes and strategic projects with clear, inclusive communications.
- Measure impact and adapt approaches to suit diverse internal audiences.
- Collaborate with other IC&E colleagues to amplify BBC-wide initiatives across regions.
- Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and support internal news, announcements and engagement activity.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Extensive internal communications experience in a large, complex, global organisation.
- Proven ability to advise, influence and build trust with senior stakeholders and deliver strategic communications.
- Experience of delivering change and transformation communication programmes.
- Ability to work independently across multiple projects and time zones.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex messages for diverse audiences.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Background in journalism or media.
- Experience working in international or cross-cultural environments.
- Familiarity with channel strategy and measurement.
- Crisis communications experience.
- A collaborative mindset and fresh perspective.
If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
