About Drake International

With over 75 years of expertise in workforce solutions and talent management, Drake International operates in 16 countries, uniting thousands of professionals who share a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. As we enter a bold new chapter, we're focused on building a future-ready organization rooted in collaboration, purpose, and shared growth.

Role Summary

Drake International is seeking an exceptional communicator, strategist, and culture-builder to lead our Executive and Internal Communications function. This is a pivotal role during a transformative time as we align globally on a new 3-5 year strategy and evolve from a collection of business units into a connected, collaborative enterprise.

You'll be responsible for shaping the way more than 1,000 employees across the globe experience our strategy, values, and culture-building belief in our future while honoring our legacy. This is a rare opportunity to build our internal communications infrastructure from the ground up, uniting regional voices and strengthening alignment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Design and execute a global internal communications strategy that aligns with Drake's strategic goals and cultural evolution.
• Develop a multi-year narrative that inspires belief in our transformation journey and celebrates our legacy.

Executive & Leadership Communications

• Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and Global Leadership Team, crafting internal messaging, speeches, and presentations that resonate.
• Provide tailored communications support to regional and business line leaders to ensure alignment and impact.

Channel Creation & Infrastructure

• Build foundational internal communications platforms, rhythms, and processes to enable timely and consistent messaging across the enterprise.
• Drive adoption of modern, digital-first communication formats suited for a diverse, global workforce.

Collaboration & Organizational Alignment

• Collaborate cross-functionally with regional, business line, and corporate teams to ensure message consistency and clarity.
• Champion a unified enterprise narrative while honoring the distinct value each business unit brings.

HR Program Support

• Partner with HR to develop and deliver communications that support talent initiatives, policy changes, DEI efforts, and cultural transformation.
• Translate HR strategies into engaging, people-first communications that foster understanding and participation.

Change & Culture Communications

• Lead internal communication strategies for major transformation and change management initiatives.
• Drive culture-building efforts that promote connection, inclusion, and optimism across regions.

Resource Planning & Team Design

• Begin as a hands-on strategic leader and assess future resourcing needs-including team structure, technology, agency support, and budget.
• Build the case for investments to scale the internal communications function globally.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 85%+ employee engagement with key communications
• 95%+ employee reach across internal channels
• Foundational internal communications infrastructure launched within Year 1
• Quarterly executive-led communication events with 90%+ participation
• 90%+ employee awareness and understanding of strategic direction
• 10-15% YoY increase in employee engagement (pulse surveys)
• 90%+ satisfaction from leadership on communications support
• Strategic resourcing roadmap completed within first 6 months

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in internal and executive communications within large, matrixed, global organizations-preferably during periods of transformation.
• Proven ability to build internal communications strategies, systems, and content frameworks from the ground up.
• Expertise in change management, storytelling, cultural transformation, and executive influence.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and presentation skills with a deep understanding of tone, audience, and impact.
• Skilled in using digital communications platforms, employee engagement tools, and analytics for measurement.
• Empathetic, resourceful, collaborative, and comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Employees across 16 countries feel informed, inspired, and connected to one another and to the company's strategic direction.
• Internal communications systems are operational, effective, and continuously improving.
• Executive voices are aligned and visible across all levels of the business.
• Organizational silos are replaced by shared purpose, collaboration, and cultural cohesion.
• Pride, engagement, and clarity of purpose are deeply embedded in the employee experience.