Communications Manager – M&A & Integration

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £70,000 + benefits

Annapurna is proud to be partnering with a high-growth international consulting and solutions business to appoint a Communications Manager into their London team.

Our client is a leading professional services organisation operating across Europe, supporting enterprise businesses with specialist consulting, technology, and transformation expertise. As the business continues its ambitious growth journey, it is currently undergoing significant M&A activity and business integration programmes across multiple markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional with a strong background in M&A, integration, and change communications to play a key role in shaping communications during a period of substantial organisational growth and transformation.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Communications Manager will lead internal and external communications initiatives, with a particular focus on supporting acquisitions, integration programmes, and wider business transformation activity.

Working closely with leadership, HR, and integration teams, you will develop communication strategies that drive engagement, support cultural integration, and ensure clear, consistent messaging across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal and external communication strategies
• Lead communications activity supporting M&A transactions and post-acquisition integrations
• Create and execute change and transformation communication plans
• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop business-critical messaging
• Produce engaging content across leadership, employee, digital, and corporate communications channels
• Support employee engagement and cultural integration initiatives
• Coordinate PR, thought leadership, and brand communications activity
• Measure communication effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement

About You

• Proven experience in a Communications Manager or Senior Communications role
• Strong experience supporting M&A activity, business integrations, or large-scale transformation programmes
• Demonstrable background in change and stakeholder communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience within consulting, professional services, technology, or financial services environments is highly advantageous
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment with multiple stakeholders

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to play a key role in a business undergoing significant M&A activity and growth
• High-visibility position with exposure to senior leadership
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Strong career progression opportunities within an international organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys supporting organisations through growth, change, and integration, and is looking to make a tangible impact within a dynamic international business.