This is more than a communications role, it's a chance to shape how an entire organisation feels, connects, and thrives. You'll lead the way in helping colleagues understand not just what we do, but why it matters. Through powerful storytelling, clear strategy, and authentic leadership, you'll ensure every colleague feels informed, inspired, and proud to be part of something bigger. Responsibilities

Setting a bold vision for internal communications and engagement, ensuring every message strengthens our mission, culture and ambition for people living with cancer. Bringing Macmillan's story to life, crafting powerful narratives that energise colleagues and connect them emotionally to our purpose. Partnering closely with senior leaders, including the Executive Team, to shape transparent, meaningful communication that builds trust and alignment. Guiding colleagues through transformation and change, creating clarity, confidence and connection during times of change. Championing inclusion and belonging, designing moments and channels where every voice can contribute, be heard, and influence how we work. Elevating our communication channels and platforms, ensuring everything we create is accessible, engaging and drives real behaviour change. Empowering leaders at every level, building their capability to communicate with authenticity, empathy and conviction. Leading a high performing team, nurturing creativity, innovation and continuous improvement so our impact grows year on year.

Qualifications and Experience

A proven track record of leading internal communications that inspire transformation in complex organisations. The ability to influence confidently at the highest levels acting as a trusted strategic adviser who helps shape organisational direction. Deep expertise in culture, engagement, and change communications, with an instinct for what people need during periods of transition. You're a natural storyteller who can translate strategy into compelling, human messages that galvanise action. A passion for building inclusive, connected workplaces where people feel empowered to contribute and grow. The ability to combine strong digital capability with smart, analytical thinking to understand impact and adapt quickly. A values-led leadership style, bringing empathy, collaboration and ambition to everything you do, and inspiring others to do the same.

At Macmillan Cancer Support, we do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. Behind every conversation, every breakthrough, and every act of care are our people, connected by purpose, driven by compassion, and united in making a difference. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Internal Communications & Engagement to bring that connection to life for our colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr