Project Communications Specialist

Project Communications Specialist

Interim Contract - 6 Months-Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Project Communications Specialist to support the delivery of a major business change portfolio and help drive engagement, communication and adoption across a range of transformation projects.

The Role

Reporting to the PR & Communications Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies that support organisational change and transformation initiatives across the wider business change programme.

You will work closely with programme and project managers to ensure communications are clear, engaging, timely and aligned to business objectives, helping stakeholders and employees successfully navigate change.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies for change programmes and projects
Create and manage communications plans across the project portfolio
Deliver stakeholder engagement activities across multiple channels
Support organisational change and behavioural adoption initiatives
Advise programme and project teams on communications best practice

Immediate Priorities

The successful consultant will be expected to "hit the ground running" and quickly:

Conduct a rapid communications audit across live projects
Identify priority and high-risk change programmes
Establish key stakeholder and governance relationships
Implement immediate communications support for the digital roadmap portfolio

Experience with in the following sectors would be highly desirable:

Public sector
Local government
NHS

Ideal Background

This opportunity would suit someone operating at:

Senior Change Communications Consultant level
Internal Communications Lead within transformation programmes
Change Engagement Specialist
Communications Business Partner supporting business change initiatives

Ways of Working

Report into the PR & Communications Manager
Work closely with Business Change Programme Managers and Project Managers
Operate autonomously with minimal supervision
Attend governance and project meetings as required
Provide flexible support across programmes and projects

Success Measures / KPIs

Delivery of communications plans for priority projects and programmes
Stakeholder engagement participation rates
Employee engagement and feedback measures

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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