Senior Communications Manager
Bournemouth, GB, BH7 7DU London, ENG, GB, EC3V 0HR Bristol, ENG, GB, BS32 4AQ
Role Description
Are you a creative storyteller obsessed with good content and reaching your audiences in new ways? Do you have meticulous attention to detail and an ability to join the dots? Do you know your Gen AI from your GPT? We’re looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join our creative team at the world’s largest insurer, supporting communications for our Personal and Specialty (pet) insurance teams
As two of our key trading areas, these are hugely important teams for our business, and they present a great opportunity to tell the stories of how we help our customers every day. Technical or insurance knowledge isn’t necessary; we’re looking for an expert generalist who can translate complex ideas and make them suitable for a variety of audiences
This role is focussed on internal communications, but we welcome applications from people with experience in external communications and marketing too
This is a hybrid role with an expectation to come to the office regularly. It can be based out of our London, Guildford, Bournemouth or Bristol offices
Salary Information
Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package
About You
- You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, creative communications campaigns, working closely with your Communications Business Partner, External Communications, and key stakeholders within the Specialty and Personal function.
- As part of a Group spanning 70+ countries, you’ll be part of a global conversation, leveraging the benefits and career progression opportunities that come with this.
- You’ll transform key messages into compelling content and use data and performance frameworks to monitor how they land with the audience, making improvements accordingly.
- You’ll use communications to build trust and engagement within our internal population, give our leaders a voice that resonates with their teams, and showcase the stories that translate the Allianz purpose: “we secure your future”
Essential Skills
- As this role involves working across two complex and distinctive areas, we’re looking for someone with great organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Audience-led planning, especially for digital internal communications
- Experience using digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Viva Engage)
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to translate complex ideas
- Proactive approach and accountability for creative content creation
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.
Desirable Skills
- Multimedia skills (video creation/editing) are desirable but not essential
- Experience using Generative AI tools such as onsite Webchat / Chat Bot systems and journey is desirable but not essential
- Previous experience in an internal communications role is desirable but not essential
What We Will Offer You
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
- Flexible buy/sell holiday options
- Hybrid working
- Annual performance related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Development days
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering days
Our Ways of Working
Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us
Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust
At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Conor McCourt
Closing date 26th October 2025
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications
Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.
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