Lead Comms & Events Specialist - 12 month FTC

This is an opportunity to shape internal communications at NEXT, leading and developing the internal communication strategy and messaging across Head Office and retail populations. Reporting to the Employer Brand & Social Media Manager, the role involves managing a dedicated team, optimizing internal channels, creating communication campaigns, supporting people networks, and planning events. The role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a dedicated internal communications team to develop their potential.
• Optimise, maintain, and expand our current internal channels, including the intranet and all communication platforms under Life at NEXT.
• Create clear, effective digital and traditional resources and campaigns to engage, support, and inform our retail and Head Office teams
• Champion and support internal people networks by driving their communication strategies and coordinating corporate events.
• Plan and execute high-quality, engaging events tailored for both Head Office staff and retail populations.
• Maintain structured, regular communications to keep key stakeholders informed of upcoming campaigns.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing, developing, and mentoring an internal communications or engagement team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, and manage large-scale corporate communication campaigns and complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional copy-writing, proofreading, and verbal or digital presentation capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Foundational knowledge of Employer Branding principles, Google Analytics, Google Workspace tools, or basic Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous.