Senior Internal Communications and Campaigns Manager

Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Location - Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne

In recognition of the hurt caused by the infected blood scandal and highlighted by the Infected Blood Inquiry (IBI), compensation will be paid to those infected and affected. This role is an opportunity to join a new Arms Length Body – the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA

).Together we are building a team of Communications and Engagement professionals to put the infected and affected community at the heart of our communications and support them to get the compensation they are entitled t

o.The number one goal for this organisation is to build and maintain trust with its users. Effective, open and transparent communications will play an important part in thi

s.The Communications and Engagement team sits at the heart of the IBCA to ensure we explain the new compensation scheme with clarity, simplicity and effectivenes

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Job descript**

ionThis role is responsible for planning and delivering internal communications for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). You will help ensure our communications effectively support the development of IBCA and the creation of our compensation service while also supporting corporate priorities and helping IBCA be a great place to wo

rk.You will lead and own the internal communications strategy for IBCA, taking responsibility for shaping the organisation's internal voice and driving it forward through a programme of channels, products and events. This includes taking the lead on developing and delivering proactive digital communications, internal events and guidance that build transparency and trust across the organisati

on.We are creative, fast-working and encourage collaboration. With a big job to do you’ll be striving for innovation and excellence as we build the team togeth

er.The primary role for the job holder will be in internal communications, but you may also be asked to support some of our key external and campaign activi

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Responsibili**

tiesWe are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic leader to join our communications and engagement team. This is a vital role and will be a challenging and exciting opportunity to develop communications strategies and build a high-performing and motivated team to deliver high quality campai

gns.The job will require the candidate

• to:Deliver on the internal communications strategy, putting in place internal communications channels, content plans and monitoring requi
• red.Draft and deliver clear, accurate and effective content for internal and external communication campai
• gns.Build and maintain strong relationships across the organisat
• ion.Provide strategic communications advice, counsel and constructive challenge to senior managers and others as required on how communications can help support IBCA objecti
• ves.Ensure proper use of insight and evaluation across to inform future work and demonstrate effectiven
• ess.Contribute to strategic plans, evaluation documents, reports and other IBCA communications materials and briefi
• ngs.Plan and oversee the delivery of integrated communications for IBCA, covering both internal and external audiences across multiple chan
• nelsLead campaign delivery, identifying opportunities to promote IBCA messages and sup
• portthose we se

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Person specific**

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Essential Cr**

• iteriaExperience of developing and delivering clear, accurate and effective communications plans and products across both internal and external ch
• annelsExcellent written skills with the ability to take complex policy information and explain it to non-expert audiences in a straightforwar
• d way.Demonstrable experience of using behaviour change tools and techniques to support campaign objec
• tives.Leading delivery of corporate digital channels in a busy organisation with a mix of operational and corporate roles, including intranet function
• ality.Experience of working collaboratively across teams with colleagues at all l
• evels.Experience of evaluating communications activity and feeding back in
• sight.Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding and unpredictable environment with the ability to prioritise work, often under pre
• ssure.Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to challenge decisions should it be nece

ssary.Desirable Cr

• iteriaUnderstanding and knowledge of the Government Communications Service, including the tools and techniques they use to support marketing campaign delivery. For example OASIS models, COM-B and the GCS evaluation fram
• ework.Experience of working in a regulatory enviro
• nment.Experience of managing a
• team.Experience of effectively managing, planning and overseeing the work of a team to hit delivery expecta

tions.