Group Head of Internal Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group internal communications strategy to align with Cognita’s vision, values, and strategic priorities
• Act as the principal communications adviser and writer to the Group CEO, shaping all employee-facing leadership messaging
• Build compelling leadership narratives and messaging frameworks that bring strategy and culture to life
• Drive employee engagement through innovative, inclusive, and data-informed communication approaches
• Oversee and evolve internal communication channels, including intranet platforms and digital tools
• Support major organisational change and transformation initiatives with clear, empathetic, and impactful communication strategies
• Lead crisis and sensitive communications with calm authority and strategic clarity
• Embed governance, standards, and toolkits to ensure consistency across Group, Regional, and School communications
• Lead and develop a high-performing internal communications function

Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior internal or corporate communications roles at a Group or enterprise level
• Proven track record of advising senior executives and shaping leadership communications
• Deep expertise in employee engagement, culture, and change communications
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editorial skills
• Experience managing digital communications channels, including intranets and internal platforms
• Experience in crisis and sensitive communications
• Ability to work across complex, multi-region organisations with diverse audiences
• Degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

About the Company

Cognita is a global family of over 90 schools across 21 countries, with more than 100,000 students and 22,000 colleagues. We are united by a shared ambition to deliver consistently high-quality education and an exceptional experience for students and parents, while allowing our schools the freedom to express their unique local identities.