Location
Southampton

Hours
Full time - 37 hours per week

Salary
£67,063 - £73,773

About the Role
The Head of Internal Communications will play a vital role in enabling and developing an engaged culture built on excellent communication practices, tools and channels. You will lead the internal communication group, supporting delivery of the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) strategy by developing and embedding a clear, consistent and meaningful strategic narrative for all internal audiences. This position involves supporting the senior leadership team’s internal communication and championing the NOC value of working in partnership by fostering collaborative working across all functions. Join a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems and shaping the future of oceanographic research.

About NOC
We are the UK’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through ground-breaking research, collaboration, and innovation, we work to gain a deeper understanding of our ocean, helping every living thing on our planet flourish. The ocean holds solutions to many social, economic and environmental challenges worldwide, and we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.

Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package including 30 days contractual annual leave plus 3.5 closure days and bank holidays, a 10% employer pension contribution with additional National Insurance savings through salary sacrifice, death in service cover (3 times annual salary) from day one, financial support for relocation, a salary sacrifice scheme for electric/hybrid vehicles, access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, a flexible benefits portal with discounts and cashback, a Cycle2Work scheme, free onsite parking with over 40 EV charging points, and a great working environment with social events. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Working Arrangements
This role is based in Southampton, with excellent public transport links and ample cycle parking. We operate a hybrid working approach allowing staff to work from home up to 2 days per week. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Experience
Proven track record managing an internal communications function. Experience creating strategies to engage a geographically dispersed and "deskless" workforce. Ability to translate complex subject matter into effective internal communications. Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team. Skilled in coaching senior leadership to become visible and vocal owners of organisational strategy.

About you
Passionate about marine/ocean science, engineering, and technology. Strong communicator with the ability to foster an engaged and collaborative culture. Motivated to support and develop senior leadership communication capabilities.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in communications or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated. A commitment to diversity and inclusion and the ability to work within an equitable and supportive environment is essential.