Internal Communications Manager

<p><p> Are you a storyteller with purpose? A connector of people, ideas, and change?</p><p></p><p> CalMac Ferries is looking for an experienced Internal Communications Manager to step into a pivotal 12-months fixed-term role supporting our people through an exciting period of transformation, including the delivery of new vessels and infrastructure. </p><p></p><p> This is more than a communications job. It’s your opportunity to influence how over two thousand colleagues stay informed, engaged, and connected, both onshore and at sea. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> What You’ll Be Doing </b></p><p> You’ll take the lead in bringing CalMac’s internal communications strategy to life, ensuring critical messages reach the right people, at the right time, in the right way. </p><p></p><p> From major transformation programmes to day-to-day operational updates, you’ll be at the heart of it all. </p><p></p><p> Key responsibilities include: </p><ul><li> Leading the planning and delivery of impactful communications across key programmes, functions, and projects </li><li> Supporting the rollout of new vessels and infrastructure, ensuring colleagues feel informed and included </li><li> Creating engaging, inspiring content that resonates across a diverse workforce </li><li> Enhancing and evolving internal communication channel, finding smarter, better ways to connect </li><li> Acting as a trusted partner to leaders and teams, building advocacy and trust </li><li> Delivering training, advice, and support to empower others to communicate effectively </li><li> Getting out across the network, meeting colleagues face-to-face and understanding what matters to them </li><li> Managing documentations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and accessibility </li><li> Championing CalMac’s brand voice, tone, and style internally </li></ul><p> </p><p><b> What You’ll Bring </b></p><p> You’re a confident communicator who thrives in a fast-moving, people-focused environment. </p><p></p><p> We’re looking for: </p><ul><li> Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years in internal communications </li><li> Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills </li><li> A flair for different forms of creative communication </li><li> Proven experience delivering communications strategies or plans </li><li> Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills </li><li> A natural ability to listen, evaluate, and translate complex information </li><li> Passion for engaging people and driving positive change </li></ul><p> </p><p><b> Why CalMac?</b></p><p> At CalMac, we’re more than a ferry operator - we’re a lifeline for communities across Scotland’s west coast. </p><p></p><p> This role gives you a chance to: </p><ul><li> Play a key part in transforming how we communicate and connect </li><li> Work alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about the service they provide </li><li> Experience the unique environment of a nationally important transport network </li><li> Make a real impact where every message matters </li></ul><p> </p><p><b> Ready to Come Aboard?</b></p><p> If you’re ready to influence, inspire, and bring people together through powerful communication, we’d love to hear from you. </p><p></p><p> This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so don’t delay - Apply now and help us tell the story of CalMac, from the inside out. </p><p> </p><p></p>