Job Description

Senior Internal Communications Manager

Application Deadline: 20 August 2026

Department: Communications

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

The Premier League is looking for a Senior Internal Communications Manager to provide strategic leadership and ensure high-quality delivery of internal communications (IC) across the Premier League.

This new role sits within the Communications department and will collaborate closely with the People, Culture and Inclusion, and Executive Office teams to shape the organisation’s approach to planning and delivery of internal communications and staff engagement.

Following a period of organisational growth and change, this dedicated internal communications role will ensure staff are informed, engaged and aligned with the organisation’s vision, strategy, culture and values. The role will be responsible for setting IC strategy and plans, including approach to IC channels advising stakeholders across all levels of the business, crafting clear and timely communications close collaboration with external communications on content and issues, and overall coordination of the flow of information across the organisation.

The role

The Senior Internal Communications Manager is responsible for owning and leading the Premier League’s internal communications strategy and delivery. Key responsibilities include:

Owning and leading the Premier League’s internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, culture behaviours and values
Development of full Season IC plan, aligned to key campaigns, initiatives and activations, including relevant and engaging content plans
Integration of change communications into plans, understanding timelines and impact of changes on various stakeholders
Responsible for day-to-day internal communications across the Premier League and coordinating with affiliated entities/group companies to ensure consistency, where required
Crafting clear, creative and timely communications materials that drive awareness, inspire action and resonate with staff, for a variety of IC channels and forums
Advising senior leaders and ELT members on effective leadership communication and staff engagement
Working with the People team to support year-round people-related projects, including the annual staff engagement survey and communications from the Chief People Officer
Developing internal Executive Office communications, including staff presentations, working with relevant team members
Collaborating with the broader Communications team to consider IC in external campaign plans, and manage reputational/media matters with a staff lens
Leading internal stakeholder/working groups to set the IC direction, and engaging departmental IC representatives to assist the flow of information
Managing and evolving core internal communications channels, including the weekly staff newsletter, all-staff updates and digital IC platforms such as Viva Engage
Developing measurement and analytics for internal communications channels to inform continuous improvement

Requirements for the role

Experience within a senior internal communications position, ideally within companies which have gone through periods of growth and change
Proven track record developing and executing creative, strategic internal communications plans, with experience in complex, fast-paced organisations and leveraging brand content and experiences for internal engagement
Excellent written and oral communication skills – ability to influence at all levels and adapt communications for a range of internal audiences
Collaborative with the ability to successfully drive projects with minimal guidance
Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive communications issues involving multiple stakeholders
Motivated self-starter with a focus on delivery of high-quality materials and attention to detail

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 August 2026.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com

About The Premier League

The Premier League is the top tier of England’s football pyramid, which produces some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. With our Clubs, we use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world.

We bring people together from all backgrounds and we are a competition for everyone, everywhere – available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

The Premier League head office is based in central London and the organisation delivers across a range of roles, including football, coach development, community, youth development, safeguarding, broadcast, commercial, communications, digital, finance, legal, marketing and policy.

Work at the Premier League varies greatly and we are committed to delivering equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation. We look for people who excel at what they do and would be a positive fit for the organisation, regardless of their background.

You can find out more about the Premier League by visiting our website. Please visit our careers page via the link below to take a look at our latest positions.

Industry

Arts & Entertainment

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

London, GB

Year Founded

1992

Website

premierleague.com

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