Internal Communicators

Are you a mid or senior level internal communication specialist looking for your next job?

If so, you’re exactly who we’re looking for. High calibre perms, who will work on day rate or fixed term contracts and join our network.

We partner with organisations of all sizes and across multiple sectors.

For 16 years, we’ve been placing internal communication change professionals into organisations to manage complex, transformational change communications: M&A integration, system changes, new ways of working, new office space, change to employee benefits, organisational design, brand refreshes. We’ve done them all.

Our internal communication roles can be perm, FTC or interim and in organisations of all sizes, across multiple sectors.

Success stories

Catherine Inwood

I’ve worked with Comma for several years as both a hiring manager and as a candidate. I’ve recommended them to many of my network, too. In every case their approach has been great – they know the market, have strong candidates, work with top-tier organisations and provide a clear brief. The Comma team are generous with their time, provide good support during the hiring/recruitment process and make the effort to give something back with their knowledge seminars and participation in IC industry events.

Great to work with you, Comma. You really are good at what you do.

Catherine Inwood, Internal Communications Consultant

Paul Lloyd

I would highly recommend Comma to find the best candidates in the market. The standouts for me were the Comma team spending the time to get to know our business, team dynamics and the role before rushing forward with potential candidates. They also researched the sector and market so they could put forward a credible short list of candidates. Comma know the market well and their insights have also helped me to shape future roles and recruitment activity.

Paul Lloyd, Corporate Communications & Engagement Director, Flutter

Alison McIntyre

Louise supported me in my job search when I relocated to London. Interviewing remotely and subsequently relocating to a new city for a new role was challenging. Louise was by my side supporting and working to get me the best fit the entire time. Her professionalism and genuine interest in the success of the candidates she places touched me. Louise was so supportive in my successful transition from Ireland to the UK and into a job that was a perfect fit! Louise really went above and beyond making sure I was comfortable.

Alison McIntyre – Change Comms Specialist

Paul Osgood

Comma Partners have proved time and time again that they are some of the best match makers in the industry. They always take the time to understand our situation, provide experienced and insightful advice on the roles being recruited and they take great care to present candidates that will work well with our existing teams.

Paul Osgood, Global Head of Internal Communications

Sandra Lowman-Simpson

Andy’s a great senior recruiter. Professional, knowledgeable, diligent, and resourceful. He understands the human condition and the evolving pressures people face in the workplace. He’s got his finger on the pulse of the communications industry. This makes him the ideal partner to help people find the next role and organisations new talent. He cares about delivering a great working relationship for all.

Sandra Lowman-Simpson, Senior Internal Comms Specialist

Sophie Rena

Comma have been my ‘go to’ recruiter for a few years: they’ve placed me in more roles than any other agency by far. I trust their advice completely: they know me, they know comms inside out and they know what will fit for the client. They consistently offer the highest quality, interesting roles and they are a joy to work with.

Sophie Rena, Change and Comms Lead

Adam Morris

I have found Comma to be a supportive and reliable partner in identifying and securing interim contracts. Comma’s support in the recruiting/placement process is second-to-none and their interest in their clients (both interims and organisations) is clear and focused on successful outcomes rather than ticking the box of filling a contract. Comma Partners is an excellent communications recruitment agency – full stop!

Adam Morris, Communications Consultant

Katie O’Brien

If I want to be recruited to a role that fits my expertise – or need to recruit the right person for an interim or permanent role – Virginia has become my ‘go to’ resource. Virginia is an expert in understanding what/who is really needed in the often stressful world of specialist role-hunting or role-filling, and I am so grateful for the straight-talking and for the easy relationship I have developed with Comma Partners over the years.

Katie O’Brien, Inclusion & Diversity Manager, Anglo American

Anne McCormack

When I need strategic communication support I don’t want to be swamped with CVs. What has impressed me most is the way in which Comma develops a good understanding of the workings of the communication team enabling them to put forward people who not only tick the boxes on skills and expertise but, more importantly, are a good cultural fit.

Anne McCormack, SVP Internal Communication & Engagement, CPA Global

Louise Sturgess

Comma Partners has placed me on more than one occasion and I have always thoroughly enjoyed my assignments. They take the time to get to know you, as well as understanding your skill set. This means that they are able to place people where there will be a good cultural fit, as well as a technical one. During an assignment Comma is always available to provide support and advice if required, which differentiates Comma from many of the larger agencies. I would highly recommend Comma to anyone.

Louise Sturgess, Internal and Change Communications Consultant

Aileen Thomson

Virginia exemplifies what’s great about small, smart and agile recruitment providers: in-depth understanding of the market, trends, value and pricing and most importantly, insightful understanding of the key players and their strengths. Virginia brings professionalism and perspective borne from her own experience in-house and running her own business. Her reputation goes before her. I have complete confidence in recommending Virginia as a top flight interim communications partner.

Aileen Thompson, former Director, Communications and Innovations Network, Innovate UK

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Internal Communication Manager do?

Internal Communication Managers work to ensure employees of organisations are kept informed and motivated. They do this by communicating through different channels such as intranets, email, social media and newsletters. They will often report through to a Senior Internal Communication Manager if an organisation is large.

What does a Senior Internal Communication Manager do?

Senior Internal Communication Manager roles will usually deliver more strategic internal communication activity. Sometimes they will also be line managers. Depending on the size of the organisation, they may be the most senior internal communications specialist in the company, otherwise they will usually report into a Head of Internal Communications or Director of Internal Communications or a Director of Communications. They may also be allocated responsibility for a specific internal communications discipline, eg channels, leadership, events or business areas. Sometimes they have a dotted reporting line to a specific department or division of an organisation.

What does a Head of Internal Communication or Director of Internal Communication do?

Head of Internal Communications and Director of Internal communications will be the most senior internal communications roles in an organisation. Depending on the size of the organisation, sometimes there will be both a Head of Internal Communications and a Director of Internal Communications, or a Director of Communications, straggling both internal and corporate communications.