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Internal Communications Manager

Costa Coffee

St AlbansView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

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Contract

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Hours

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Closing date

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Job description

Shape how more than 20,000 Costa team members connect with our strategy, leaders and culture. You'll drive high-impact communications that build clarity, confidence and connection across our global business, partnering closely with senior leaders to bring Costa's priorities to life.

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. As part of The Coca-Cola System, we're bringing great coffee experiences to customers in over 50 countries across stores, machines, and on the go.

So, why Costa Coffee?

We're passionate about creating an environment where everyone can thrive. When you join Costa, you'll enjoy:

Annual discretionary bonus

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Private healthcare

50% discount in Costa-owned stores

A range of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits

We champion diversity, equity and inclusion, creating a culture where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

You'll shape how Costa Coffee’s team members understand where we’re heading, why it matters and the part they play in our success. You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, turning Costa's priorities into a clear and compelling team member narrative. You'll:

Own and deliver our internal and leadership communications strategy, annual plan and communications drumbeat, translating business priorities into a rhythm of campaigns, leadership moments and communication activity

Shape executive and leadership communications across company-wide meetings, events and key strategic moments

Lead communications planning and delivery for major business change and transformation initiatives, including complex or sensitive communications moments.

Act as the communications lead for major business priorities, organisational change and strategic programmes

Partner with senior and executive leaders, advising on communications strategy and stakeholder engagement, while working collaboratively across communications and business teams

Set the measurement approach for internal communications, using insight to demonstrate impact and continuously improve

Who you are

You'll be an experienced communications leader who can move confidently between strategy, senior counsel and high-quality delivery. You'll bring:

Extensive internal and leadership communications experience within a large, complex or global organisation

A strong track record of translating business priorities into compelling narratives, supported by excellent writing, storytelling and stakeholder management skills

Credibility and confidence advising, influencing and constructively challenging executive and senior leaders

Proven leadership of high-profile campaigns, leadership events and multi-channel communications from strategy through to measurement

Excellent judgement, with experience managing complex, sensitive and fast-moving communications

Significant experience leading communications for change, transformation or organisational evolution

Experience in retail, hospitality or FMCG would be useful, but isn't essential.

Our Support Centre teams work flexibly, combining home working with in-person collaboration. From January 2027, we'll be based in our new St Albans office, with teams coming together three days a week.

A rare opportunity to shape how one of the world's most recognised coffee brands communicates with its people, partnering with senior leaders to influence culture, engagement and business performance across a global organisation.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Costa Coffee

First seen

12 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

Costa Coffee

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This listing was structured from Costa Coffee. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.

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