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Internal Communications Recruitment and Executive Search

Hanson Search specialises in internal communications recruitment, placing the people who keep employees informed and engaged through change. We recruit for in-house teams in the UK and internationally, from first internal comms hires to group-level leadership.

Internal communications now sits close to the leadership team. Restructures and hybrid working have made clear, credible employee communication a board-level concern. We also host events for internal comms leaders, including Employee Experience: Sustaining Culture in a Hybrid World.

Our Internal Communications Recruitment Process

Every search starts with how your organisation talks to its people today and where that falls short. From there, we agree whether you need a strategist or a hands-on channel specialist.

We then approach candidates through our established network, including many who aren’t actively looking. Each shortlist comes with our view on how every candidate would work with your HR and leadership teams.

Internal Communications Roles We Recruit

Our internal comms recruitment covers Heads of Internal Communications, Internal Communications Directors, Employee Engagement Leads and Internal Communications Managers. We also place change communications specialists for transformation programmes and mergers. Our clients range from multinationals to growing scale-ups.

Because internal comms often works alongside corporate communications, we regularly recruit across both teams. For interim cover, our interim recruitment team can place experienced internal communicators at short notice.

If you’re defining the role for the first time, our guide on what internal communications involves is a useful starting point.

Why Organisations Choose Hanson Search

Clients choose Hanson Search for internal communications recruitment because our consultants specialise in communications. That helps us judge candidates on what they’ve delivered, such as stronger engagement scores or a well-handled restructure.

With consultants in the UK, USA, UAE and Europe, we can support international teams as well as UK hires. As a certified B Corp, we also take inclusive shortlists seriously on every search.

Hire Internal Communications Talent

If you’re building or strengthening an internal communications team, speak to our team about internal communications recruitment in London and beyond. Internal comms professionals considering their next move are welcome to get in touch too.

Internal Communications Recruitment FAQs

What does an internal communications manager do?

An internal communications manager plans and delivers the messages that keep employees informed, from leadership updates to change announcements. They run channels such as the intranet, email, employee apps and town halls, and measure how well messages land.

What does a Head of Internal Communications do?

A Head of Internal Communications sets the strategy for how an organisation talks to its people. They advise the executive team and lead communications during major change, usually managing a small team of specialists.

What is the difference between internal and corporate communications?

Internal communications focuses on employees, while corporate communications covers external audiences such as media and investors. The two work closely, as messages to staff and the outside world need to stay consistent.

Should internal communications sit in HR or communications?

The answer varies by organisation. Internal communications often sits within corporate communications, which keeps messaging consistent, but some businesses place it in HR to tie it closer to culture. What matters most is that the function has a direct line to the leadership team.

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