Manager Internal Communications

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Adidas is hiring a Manager Internal Communications in Stockport for a full‑time onsite role with a hybrid rhythm. You’ll connect people to the brand, strategy and priorities across the UK, Nordics and Benelux, shaping storytelling, employee engagement and change communications that matter. You’ll partner with senior leaders, own end‑to‑end plans, create content across emails, slides, videos and intranet, and help plan town halls and events while measuring impact and exploring technologies including AI. The ideal candidate brings strong brand passion, proven internal communications or employee engagement experience, superb storytelling, decisive stakeholder advisory, proactive ownership and multi‑project delivery. Apply with concrete, quantifiable examples of past wins and tailor your evidence to the role, highlighting cross‑regional collaboration.

We strive to be the world’s leading sports brand and we’re looking for pioneers and visionaries to help shape that journey. Sport never stands still and neither do we.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're stepping into a role where your impact is global and your individuality is celebrated. Champions aren’t only found on the field. Join a brand where ambition, innovation, and teamplay fuel everything that we do.

We seek people who connect deeply with our brand and bring their passion to work every single day.

Location:

You’ll be joining our Stockport Head office, a vibrant hub featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. You’ll have access to a state-of-the-art gym equipped with Peloton bikes and every piece of kit you could imagine. Plus, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and inspiring creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees, working across, Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.

What you’ll do:

The difference you will make:

As Manager Internal Communications, you'll play a key role in connecting our people to our brand, strategy and business priorities across the UK, Nordics and Benelux. Through impactful storytelling, employee engagement and strategic communications, you'll help colleagues understand not only what we're doing, but why it matters.

Working closely with senior leaders across North Europe, you'll shape and deliver communication strategies that inform, inspire and drive action. You'll have the freedom to take ownership, make decisions and bring fresh ideas to life—creating engaging communications, events and experiences that strengthen culture, support business priorities and enhance the employee experience.

Success in this role means building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, transforming complex topics into compelling stories and delivering communications that have a meaningful impact across the organisation.

A day in the life:

• Develop and deliver internal communication and employee engagement plans that support business priorities across North Europe.
• Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to create compelling communications, providing expert guidance on change, transformation and people-focused initiatives.
• Create engaging content across multiple channels, including emails, presentations, videos and internal social platforms.
• Lead and support the planning and delivery of town halls, leadership forums, engagement events and activations, ensuring a high-quality employee experience.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, measuring communication effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and exploring new technologies, including AI, to enhance engagement and impact.

Do you have what it takes?:

Our roles are highly competitive and we’re proud to invite only the industry’s top talent to interview. Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities.

• A strong passion for our brand and products is essential.
• Experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee engagement or a related field.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging and impactful content.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders, providing trusted advice and delivering communication strategies that drive understanding and action.
• A proactive and self-sufficient approach, with the confidence to take ownership, make decisions and bring new ideas forward.
• Strong project management skills, with experience delivering multiple priorities, events, campaigns or engagement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.
• Creativity and commercial awareness, with an appreciation for how communications can help bring a global brand to life and connect employees to its purpose and culture.
  
  

Life at adidas:

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days. Beyond this, we offer a range of flexible working policies to support all personal circumstances.

What we’ll do for you:

Alongside a competitive salary we offer:

• A leading pension scheme
• An annual bonus
• Generous employee discount and sample sales
• World-class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch
• Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, yoga, pilates, spin and padel coaching as well as both men and women’s 5-aside football
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Access to educational resources to support development
• Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events

We’re committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome throughout the application and interview process. If you require any adjustments, simply let your recruitment partner know and they will be glad to support you.