What you’ll be doing:
The main purpose of the role is to lead the development and delivery of communications across a major organisational change programme, supporting staff engagement, enabling effective transition and ensuring clear, consistent messaging aligned to the business strategic priorities.
The role will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting them to communicate complex and sensitive change effectively and ensuring colleagues understand their role in delivering organisational priorities.
The role is full-time and offered as a 6-month fixed term contract. There is hybrid work available, being office based 3 to 4 days a week, depending on business need.
Role requirements include:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in communications, HR, organisational development, or a related field.
* Demonstrable experience of delivering internal communications within a complex organisation.
* Experience supporting organisational change, transformation programmes, or service redesign.
* Experience of collaborating with senior stakeholders, providing advice on communication of sensitive or complex issues.
* Experience of developing and delivering communication plans and producing high-quality written communications (e.g. briefings, FAQs, scripts)
* Strong understanding of internal communications principles, channels and approaches.
* Awareness of the challenges associated with organisational change and employee engagement.
* Working knowledge of communication best practice in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leaders.
* Ability to operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence, discretion and professionalism.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Analytical skills, with the ability to interpret feedback and adapt communication approaches accordingly.
* Ability to work independently, using judgement to navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities.
Due to the considerable number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application
Salary description
£48760.00 - £58664.00 per year