Job Description

About The Role

Salary:

38,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time, 37 hours a week

Location:

Hybrid working, Chelmsford Headquarters 2 days per week with travel required

Are you a communications expert with a passion for strengthening company culture?

Do you excel at creating engaging, inclusive and accessible content?

We're looking for an Internal Communications and Engagement Lead to join ECL's Marketing and Communications Team. In this pivotal role, you'll shape and deliver our internal communications strategy, ensuring our diverse, multi-site workforce stays informed, inspired, and connected.



You'll lead on planning and delivering internal campaigns and engagement events, using a variety of channels to reach and resonate with all colleagues helping to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose across the organisation.

Closing date

- Sunday 17th August 2025

Interview date

- Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (in person)

About You

To be considered as Internal Communications and Engagement Lead, you need:

Previous experience in an internal communications role Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create engaging and accessible content Experience with running internal communication campaigns and events Strong experience of change management Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills A thorough understanding on internal communication channels and strategies Driving licence with vehicle to travel to other ECL sites

What we can offer you as

Internal Communications and Engagement Lead

Up to 35 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays) Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications Annual salary reviews Annual performance-related bonus Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6% Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to 1500 for referring a friend Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Access to Blue Light Card Mental health first aiders in every service Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

Take the next step in your career and become an Internal Communications and Engagement Lead with ECL.

ECL receive the right to close this role early due to number of applications. Therefore, we would encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

About Us

About us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.


We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.


We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.


ECL does not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.


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