Communications & Engagement Manager

Change Communications & Engagement Manager

UK - Edinburgh

Location
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Edinburgh (Hybrid) |
Practice Area
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Product & Experience |
Type
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Permanent

Shape transformation programmes through strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and people-focused change delivery.

We are seeking a Change Communications & Engagement Manager to play a key role in delivering strategic transformation initiatives across complex client environments. This role is heavily focused on the change management, helping organisations navigate change through clear messaging, stakeholder engagement, training and effective adoption strategies. You will partner with consulting teams, senior stakeholders, and programme leaders to design and execute communication and engagement approaches that drive awareness, readiness, and behavioural change.

The role will also support clients through emerging technology and AI-enabled transformation programmes, requiring the ability to communicate complex change impacts in a clear, engaging, and people-focused way. The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting experience, exceptional communication skills, and experience training design and supporting AI implementation or digital transformation initiatives. Commercial awareness and experience contributing to business growth activities would also be advantageous.

This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Glasgow or Edinburgh depending on client expectations.

• Lead communication and engagement work streams across transformation and AI- enabled change programmes, ensuring stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and engaged throughout delivery.
• Develop and execute strategic adoption plans, leadership messaging, employee engagement campaigns, and change narratives tailored to multiple audiences.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities including workshops, leadership briefings, town halls, and feedback sessions to support successful adoption and business readiness.
• Partner with consulting and delivery teams to assess organisational impacts, identify change risks, and implement communication strategies that improve adoption outcomes.
• Support client relationship development by contributing to proposals, thought leadership, and broader commercial or business development activities where appropriate.

• Proven experience delivering communications and engagement activities within change management, transformation, or AI implementation programmes.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, stakeholder engagement strategies, and organisational change methodologies.
• Previous consulting experience with the ability to manage stakeholders across complex organisational environments.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with experience creating engaging and audience‑focused content.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery in fast‑paced, client‑facing environments.

• Experience with in financial services, digital transformation, or customer experience programmes.
• Familiarity with AI adoption, emerging technology communications, or digital workplace transformation initiatives.
• Experience working within agile delivery or product‑led organisations.
• Certification in change management, communications, or related disciplines.

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover
• Mental Health: Easy access to Care First, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in‑house first aiders
• Family‑Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually:
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