Scott Bader
Head of Communications and Engagement
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Role will be hybrid, based at our Wollaston site
As our new Head of Communications and Engagement, you will lead how we connect with colleagues across the Group, ensuring everyone is inspired, informed and truly engaged as owners in our employee-owned business. This role is central to building understanding and pride in our purpose, performance and shared success.
You will shape and deliver engaging communications on business and Commonwealth priorities, with a strong focus on customers, SHE, recognition and employee-ownership. Working closely with Governance bodies, the Group Leadership Team and senior managers, you will support clear, meaningful engagement across the Group and actively seek feedback to continuously improve our communication and engagement approach.
Key responsibilities:
- Build trust and credibility through clear, timely and honest communication, especially during periods of change
- Own and shape the internal narrative, ensuring colleagues hear key messages directly and understand how their work connects to purpose
- Act as a trusted communications adviser to senior leaders, helping shape messaging for key business initiatives, organisational change and strategic priorities
- Coach and equip leaders and line managers to communicate in a human, authentic and effective way
- Strengthen the colleague experience by creating inclusive, engaging communication across all touchpoints and channels
- Use insight and feedback to manage sentiment, support culture, and continuously improve engagement and communication impact
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience delivering strategic internal communications and engagement in a complex or multi-site organisation
- Strong ability to coach senior leaders and managers to communicate with clarity, confidence and authenticity
- Excellent storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
- Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and handling sensitive or high-change situations
- Strong planning, digital and analytical skills to prioritise effectively
Why join us?
At Scott Bader, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business where our colleagues share in our success and help shape the future of the company. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:
- Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- Profit share and bonus schemes
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
- Paid volunteering days and charity match funding
- Learning and development opportunities
- Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
- Subsidised canteen, free parking and onsite facilities at our Wollaston HQ
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We also offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where innovation, sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.
About Scott Bader
Scott Bader is a global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we combine over 100 years of expertise with a passion for innovation, quality and sustainability, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.
Today, more than 600 colleagues work across our global network of manufacturing sites, offices and technical centres, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer support.
What makes Scott Bader different is our employee ownership model. Since 1951, our colleagues have shared in the responsibility and success of the business, helping shape a company that balances commercial success with a strong sense of purpose, community and long-term thinking.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Scott Bader, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We welcome different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, recognising that diversity drives innovation, collaboration and better outcomes for our colleagues, customers and communities.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location