The Role
Lead and own the Premier League's internal communications strategy and delivery, develop seasonal IC plans and change communications, craft clear multi-channel content, advise senior leaders, manage core IC channels (newsletters, all-staff updates, Viva Engage), coordinate with People, Executive Office and Communications, run stakeholder groups, and measure channel performance to drive staff engagement and alignment.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Premier League is looking for a Senior Internal Communications Manager to provide strategic leadership and ensure high-quality delivery of internal communications (IC) across the Premier League.
This new role sits within the Communications department and will collaborate closely with the People, Culture and Inclusion, and Executive Office teams to shape the organisation’s approach to planning and delivery of internal communications and staff engagement.
Following a period of organisational growth and change, this dedicated internal communications role will ensure staff are informed, engaged and aligned with the organisation’s vision, strategy, culture and values. The role will be responsible for setting IC strategy and plans, including approach to IC channels advising stakeholders across all levels of the business, crafting clear and timely communications close collaboration with external communications on content and issues, and overall coordination of the flow of information across the organisation.
This new role sits within the Communications department and will collaborate closely with the People, Culture and Inclusion, and Executive Office teams to shape the organisation’s approach to planning and delivery of internal communications and staff engagement.
Following a period of organisational growth and change, this dedicated internal communications role will ensure staff are informed, engaged and aligned with the organisation’s vision, strategy, culture and values. The role will be responsible for setting IC strategy and plans, including approach to IC channels advising stakeholders across all levels of the business, crafting clear and timely communications close collaboration with external communications on content and issues, and overall coordination of the flow of information across the organisation.
The role
The Senior Internal Communications Manager is responsible for owning and leading the Premier League’s internal communications strategy and delivery. Key responsibilities include:
- Owning and leading the Premier League’s internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, culture behaviours and values
- Development of full Season IC plan, aligned to key campaigns, initiatives and activations, including relevant and engaging content plans
- Integration of change communications into plans, understanding timelines and impact of changes on various stakeholders
- Responsible for day-to-day internal communications across the Premier League and coordinating with affiliated entities/group companies to ensure consistency, where required
- Crafting clear, creative and timely communications materials that drive awareness, inspire action and resonate with staff, for a variety of IC channels and forums
- Advising senior leaders and ELT members on effective leadership communication and staff engagement
- Working with the People team to support year-round people-related projects, including the annual staff engagement survey and communications from the Chief People Officer
- Developing internal Executive Office communications, including staff presentations, working with relevant team members
- Collaborating with the broader Communications team to consider IC in external campaign plans, and manage reputational/media matters with a staff lens
- Leading internal stakeholder/working groups to set the IC direction, and engaging departmental IC representatives to assist the flow of information
- Managing and evolving core internal communications channels, including the weekly staff newsletter, all-staff updates and digital IC platforms such as Viva Engage
- Developing measurement and analytics for internal communications channels to inform continuous improvement
Requirements for the role
- Experience within a senior internal communications position, ideally within companies which have gone through periods of growth and change
- Proven track record developing and executing creative, strategic internal communications plans, with experience in complex, fast-paced organisations and leveraging brand content and experiences for internal engagement
- Excellent written and oral communication skills – ability to influence at all levels and adapt communications for a range of internal audiences
- Collaborative with the ability to successfully drive projects with minimal guidance
- Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive communications issues involving multiple stakeholders
- Motivated self-starter with a focus on delivery of high-quality materials and attention to detail
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To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 August 2026.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact [email protected]
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact [email protected]
About
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
Skills Required
- Experience within a senior internal communications position, ideally through periods of growth and change
- Proven track record developing and executing creative, strategic internal communications plans in complex, fast-paced organisations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to influence at all levels and adapt messaging
- Ability to collaborate and drive projects with minimal guidance
- Demonstrated experience managing sensitive communications issues involving multiple stakeholders
- Motivated self-starter focused on delivery, producing high-quality materials with strong attention to detail
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The Premier League is a football corporation that organizes and conducts club-based tournaments. It is the top tier of England's football pyramid and is the world's most watched football league competition.
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