About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.

The PRI’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.

• Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice

• Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action

• Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change

Job Description

The Senior Internal Communications & Engagement Business Partner is responsible for delivering high-quality, strategic internal communications and employee engagement activity across PRI. They sit at the heart of the organisation and our strategy, reporting to the Chief of Staff – Principal Strategy Lead. This role plays a key role in ensuring employees are informed, aligned, and engaged – supporting organisational priorities, strengthening culture, and enabling effective change.

Working closely with the Executive Team, Directors and cross-functional teams, the role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery across channels, campaigns and leadership engagement.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic internal communications

• Support the development and delivery of PRI’s internal communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities

• Translate complex strategy, change and operational updates into clear, engaging and accessible messaging

• Ensure consistency of messaging, tone and narrative across internal channels

• Contribute to the development of a clear organisational narrative that supports alignment and understanding

Leadership and stakeholder communications

• Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders on communication and engagement approaches that support organisational priorities and effective change

• Develop leadership briefing materials, talking points, FAQs and cascade plans

• Coach stakeholders on best practice communication approaches, tone, and timing

• Support Executive Team communications, ensuring strategic priorities, decisions and organisational updates are communicated with clarity, consistency and impact

Employee engagement and experience

• Design and deliver employee engagement initiatives that foster connection, inclusion, and collaboration

• Support organisation-wide engagement moments (e.g. organisational announcements, change initiatives, employee network events)

• Use feedback (e.g. employee engagement committee, surveys, listening channels) to inform communication activity and improve impact

Change communications

• Lead or support communications for organisational change, transformation programmes and key strategic initiatives

• Develop clear communications plans, stakeholder mapping and messaging frameworks

• Ensure sensitive topics are handled with care, clarity and consistency

Channels, content and campaigns

• Manage and continuously improve internal communications channels (e.g. intranet, monthly all hands, leadership briefings)

• Plan and deliver high-quality, multi-channel communications campaigns

• Ensure content is timely, relevant and aligned to business priorities 

• Introduce new formats and approaches to improve engagement and reach

Planning, governance and measurement

• Lead or support internal communications planning aligned to business priorities and cycles

• Provide guidance, training and templates to support consistent communications across the organisation

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications activity, using data and insight to drive improvement

Person Specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging messages

• Experience developing and delivering communications that support organisational change, transformation or strategic initiatives

• Collaborative and consultative attitude towards working with others, committed to fostering an inclusive working environment

• A bias for action – a ‘doer’ who demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset in gathering information, proactively setting the internal communications agenda and thinking of new ways to engage colleagues

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience building trusted relationships with senior leaders and advising on sensitive or high-profile communications

• Sound judgement and discretion, with experience handling sensitive or confidential information

• Experience planning and delivering internal communications or engagement activity that supports organisational priorities

• Ability to use data and insight (e.g. surveys, feedback) to evaluate impact and continuously improve communications

• Experience using digital tools and channels to deliver effective, targeted communications across a global organisation

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver through others

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.