Internal Communications Officer

About the role

World Animal Protection is seeking an Internal Communications Officer to create clear, engaging, and meaningful communications that inform, inspire and connect colleagues across its global organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate organisational strategy, change and impact into resonant communications for global audiences.
• Develop and deliver communications plans for key initiatives, providing practical advice and support.
• Create high‑quality written and basic video content, and manage the global internal content calendar.
• Support planning and delivery of global internal events and town‑halls.
• Manage and improve internal communications channels, using feedback and data to boost effectiveness and engagement.
• Champion inclusive, ethical, purpose‑led storytelling.

Required profile

• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement or organisational communications in complex or changing environments.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship‑building and influencing abilities.
• Understanding of global organisations and balancing local relevance within global frameworks.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Graphic creation tools.
• Video recording and editing software.
• Content management systems.
• Email/marketing platforms.

What we offer

• Annual leave of 25 days plus additional wellbeing and festive days.
• Progressive leave increase with length of service and long‑service milestones.
• Pension scheme (employer 6%, employee 4%).
• Group life cover and comprehensive medical insurance.
• Inclusive benefits such as study, maternity, paternity, adoption, bereavement, disability, menstrual, fertility, gender‑affirming, and companion‑animal bereavement leave.
• Volunteer leave, flexible working options and an Employee Assistance Programme.