Employee Experience Comms Lead - 3 Month FTC

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Employee Experience Comms Lead, you’ll be part of the People team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Head of Employee Experience. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

Sitting within the Employee Experience team, this role owns the communications that bring the employee experience to life – employee listening and the actions that follow, culture, values and behaviours (the DM Way), reward and policy, and people-change – partnering with, but distinct from, the Global Internal Communications team, which owns the enterprise narrative, leadership voice and core channels.

Working closely with the global Internal comms teams, leadership, Employee Experience, People teams and business stakeholders, the role translates strategic priorities into effective communication plans and content. The role plays a critical part in driving engagement, supporting change and strengthening organisational alignment through strong communication practices.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Employee Experience Comms Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering internal communications strategies that support the People Strategy and Employee Experience agenda, ensuring consistent messaging, alignment with enterprise communications and effective partnership with senior stakeholders and Global Internal Communications.
• Creating and delivering engaging communications across internal channels, including leadership updates, town halls, change communications, employee engagement campaigns and People initiatives, ensuring content is clear, accessible and aligned to organisational tone of voice.
• Leading communications that strengthen employee engagement and change adoption, supporting organisational change, employee listening, reward and benefits communications, and ensuring colleagues understand key initiatives while feeling informed, connected and supported.
• Optimising communication channels and measuring effectiveness, using engagement data and feedback to continuously improve communication reach, quality and impact while supporting the ongoing evolution of Employee Experience communications.
• Building strong cross-functional partnerships, collaborating with People, Brand, Marketing, Global Internal Communications and business leaders to deliver joined-up communications that reinforce organisational priorities, culture and employee experience.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• Strong internal communications expertise, with experience developing and delivering communication strategies that engage employees and support organisational priorities in a corporate environment.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and strategic communication skills, able to translate complex business priorities into clear, compelling messages tailored to different audiences, channels and markets.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the confidence to partner with senior leaders and work effectively across People, Brand, Marketing and wider business functions.
• Experience leading change communications, helping employees understand, engage with and adopt organisational change through structured communication approaches.
• A data-driven and audience-focused approach, using engagement insights and feedback to continuously improve communication effectiveness, reach and employee experience.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Thursday 30th of July 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.