Internal Communications Manager

We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.

Grant Thornton has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT we don’t just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

The Role:

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

The Internal Communications Manager will develop and execute the internal communications strategy for Grant Thornton, working in partnership with US colleagues to create integrated, cross-border communications initiatives. You will collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across both regions to deliver consistent communications aligned with the firm's global strategic objectives and unified culture.

The successful candidate will have a successful track record in the creation and implementation of effective integrated communications plans to support strategic initiatives and business goals, and build brand awareness and loyalty across the firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement an integrated internal communications strategy spanning Irish and US operations to enhance employee engagement and drive understanding of global firm strategy.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across both regions to align communications with international business objectives and foster a cohesive culture.

• Create and deliver internal communications content across multiple channels, ensuring message consistency and cultural sensitivity for both markets.

• Design communications tailored to different internal audiences across regions, accounting for cultural nuances and time zones.

• Support firm’s leadership team to develop compelling executive communications, including speeches, presentations, and internal messaging that reinforces firm strategy and culture.

• Organise and manage bi-annual town halls and internal events with virtual/hybrid capabilities to engage employees across time zones.

• Maintain an integrated editorial calendar coordinating content delivery across regions.

• Monitor communications effectiveness using data analytics to optimise reach and engagement across markets.

• Ensure alignment of internal messaging with external communications across both regions.

• Collaborate with marketing teams in both regions to deliver coordinated global campaigns.

Experience and Knowledge  

• Degree in relevant discipline, preferably a Master’s degree in communications, marketing or journalism.

• Seven years’ experience in a communications role, ideally focused on internal communications.

• Experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives.

• Experience of working cross-functionally to develop and implement marketing communications campaigns.

• Knowledge and experience of using social media as an effective communications tool.

Skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Ability to manage a complex workload and work to tight deadlines.

Life at GT

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.

Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. 

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

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