Head of Internal Communications

Affinity Partnerships is recruiting on behalf of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust for a Head of Internal Communications & Branding based in Sutton, Surrey.

The Role

• Sutton, Surrey (Hybrid)
• Salary: £60,571
• Full Time | Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications leader to shape employee engagement, internal communications and employer brand across one of the UK’s leading education organisations.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will develop and deliver a Trust-wide communications strategy that strengthens organisational culture, improves colleague engagement and creates a clear, consistent narrative across the Trust.

Based in Sutton, you’ll work in a hybrid environment with regular travel across Trust schools and services. Working hours are 8.45am-4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am-4.15pm on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the internal communications, employee engagement and employer brand strategy
• Drive organisational culture and engagement initiatives
• Lead change and transformation communications
• Develop compelling communications for colleagues and leaders
• Strengthen leadership visibility and two-way communication
• Oversee internal communication channels, including the intranet
• Use insight and engagement data to measure impact and drive continuous improvement

About You

You’ll have:

• Significant experience in internal communications, employee engagement, branding or organisational development
• Experience developing organisation-wide communication strategies
• A proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive leaders
• Expertise in employer branding, culture and change communications
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills
• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.

Why Join OHC&AT?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice, culture and employee experience of a values-led organisation, helping colleagues feel informed, connected and inspired by a shared purpose.

The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.