Internal Communications Lead (EMEA)

JOB DESCRIPTION
As UL Solutions expands its global footprint, we are looking for an EMEA Internal Communications Lead to drive engagement among the region's 3,000 employees. This role is crucial in localising internal communications initiatives, campaigns, and programs that foster connection and alignment with our global strategy. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and dynamic communicator with 5+ years of experience in internal communications, skilled in storytelling, executive messaging, and employee engagement. This role operates under a hybrid work structure, with a mix of remote and on-site work at our Basingstoke office.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a strategic advisor, providing guidance on employee-related issues in business planning.
• Develop and execute a strategic EMEA internal communications plan, ensuring alignment with global strategy.
• Activate regional communications, delivering global initiatives and localised content tailored to EMEA employees.
• Partner with the EMEA Region Lead and senior executives to cascade strategic priorities and strengthen company culture.
• Support high-impact internal events, including CEO/ELT visits and global employee engagements.
• Create and distribute compelling employee-focused content across key internal EMEA channels (e.g., ULife, In Focus).
• Collaborate with HR to drive employee engagement initiatives (e.g., values refresh, EVP, census, inclusion forums, awards).
• Work closely with Business Communications on internal messaging (e.g., town halls, talking points, thought leadership)
• Partner with the External Communications team to support EMEA PR/media needs, including press releases, agency coordination, social media, and ULS.com.
• Amplify internal communications via social media, working with External Communications to promote content (e.g., LinkedIn, etc.).
• Drive employee engagement through creative campaigns and storytelling techniques. Localise messaging to ensure cultural and regional relevance.
• Build strong relationships across EMEA, uncovering and sharing compelling employee stories.
• Foster collaboration through clear communication and cross-functional engagement.
• Oversee channel management, continuously innovating internal communication platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, with a background in business, marketing, or communications.
• Proven success in creating and executing employee content campaigns, backed by metrics. Solid business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Proficient in English with German highly preferred. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong storyteller with expertise in writing, editing, and executive communications (AP Style proficiency).
• A collaborative leader, skilled in project management, facilitation, budget management and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable navigating matrix environments with a strategic mindset. Demonstrated consultative and advisory skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical or scientific content for broad audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal communication platforms.

What you'll experience working for ULS:
• Mission: For ULS, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125+ years and is deeply ingrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: Competitive remuneration, annual bonus, flexible and remote working arrangements, annual paid leave, plus a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts. All employees receive 2 Volunteer Days off per year to spend participating in an array of volunteer activities
Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal. Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We may not help develop smart homes of the future, inspect the New Year's Eve ball or work in state-of-the-art labs... but we do tell people about it. It's our brand, stories and campaigns that drive the growth of our business, open us up to new opportunities and let the world know how we're making a difference. Our full-service team, which includes an award-winning in-house creative group, collaborates to share ideas, tell our story and connect with people around the world. Join our team and spread the word about an organization that's working at the forefront of innovation to shape a safer world.