Internal Communications Search

Headhunting the internal communications and employee engagement leaders and strategic internal communicators who drive organisational alignment, navigate complex change, and build high-performing cultures.

Driving Organisational Alignment & Culture Transformation

In an era of hybrid working, digital transformation, and constant restructuring, internal communications is no longer just a broadcast function — it is the strategic engine of employee engagement. A world-class function requires visionary leaders who partner with the ExCo and HR to maintain business continuity, and elite managers to execute inclusive, culture-defining campaigns.

Generalist search firms often underestimate the specialised emotional intelligence required here. We understand that securing the right talent — from the leadership table to the execution layer — requires headhunting professionals capable of turning complex corporate strategy into unified employee action.

Tailored Search Models for Internal Comms Teams

Whether you are scaling your internal communications and employee engagement team or navigating a major global merger, we offer three distinct hiring models:

  • Retained Executive Search>: Partner-led headhunting for your visionary, leadership-level impact roles (e.g., Global Head of Internal Communications, Director of Employee Engagement, VP of Culture & Communications).

  • Exclusive Permanent Placements>: Targeted search sprints for your critical execution engine. We proactively headhunt passive, high-achieving Internal Communications Managers, IC Business Partners, and Change Communications Specialists.

  • Contract & Interim>: Rapid deployment of vetted fractional leaders for digital workplace/intranet rollouts, restructuring programs, or critical parental leave cover.

Why work with us?

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    Vetting for Cultural & Transformational Impact

    We do not rely on keyword matching. Because our team intimately understands the nuances of the employee experience, we vet candidates for their ability to navigate complex internal politics, partner effectively with HR and IT, and maintain morale during periods of intense organisational change.

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    Strategic Advisors, Not Just Recruiters

    We go beyond transactional job placements to act as true talent partners. Because we map the internal communications market daily, we provide real-time intelligence on optimal team structures, internal channel strategies, and compensation benchmarking to ensure you secure the best talent.

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    Accessing "Off-Market" Engagement Leaders

    The highest-performing Directors of Internal Comms and Employee Engagement are rarely scrolling active job boards — they are busy driving transformation for your competitors. We bypass the reactive market to tap into our tightly curated, passive network of elite internal communicators across the UK and US.

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    Unrestricted Access: No "Off-Limits" Conflicts

    Global search giants are heavily restricted from headhunting top talent due to massive client conflict lists. As an independent boutique, we have the freedom and agility to extract the exact internal communications leaders you need directly from your closest competitors.

Our consultants

Max Forsyth
Max Forsyth

Managing Director, Founder and Head of Executive Search

Nandita Samant