Change Communications Manager Hybrid

Job Description

Job Opportunity - Change Communications Manager Position: Permanent, Full Time + Hybrid workingBasic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on experience)Are you passionate about change communication Do you excel at creating and leading communications that truly inspire colleaguesOur client is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at prioritising their stakeholders. They are seeking an excellent relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence to develop and deliver the communication strategy for a major change initiative.You will bring your experience and creativity to inspire colleagues about the future, making them feel part of the change, while coaching leaders to foster greater connectivity.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and implement a communications and engagement strategy for a significant change program that effectively engages employees.
• Create high-quality, audience-focused communications that generate clarity about the direction and purpose, ensuring colleagues feel connected.
• Collaborate closely with the Transformation team and coordinate activities across workstreams to ensure timely and well-planned communications.
• Understand the employee journey associated with the change program and build meaningful interactions at every stage to engage employees and drive commitment.
• Develop and manage a stakeholder plan that analyses audience needs and tailors communication accordingly.
• Provide strategic communication advice and guidance to the Transformation team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the communication strategy and make adjustments as necessary.
• Articulate the objectives and outcomes of the program, aligning them with the overarching strategy.
• Coach leaders across the organisation to enhance their communication skills and foster greater connectivity to the future and to leaders themselves.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working on change programs with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in creating, managing, and implementing complex change communication plans.
• In-depth knowledge of the full range of communication channels and their role in successful engagement, particularly regarding change.
• Experience working with complex subject matters and crafting clear, compelling messages to drive engagement and understanding across a broad audience.
• Proven experience in conducting comprehensive research and analysis to deliver an insight-driven approach to communications.
• Strong project management skills to prioritise and drive communications initiatives, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting change within a complex and geographically dispersed organization.
• IOIC/CIM/CIPR qualifications are preferable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for salary progression.
• IT equipment for optional home working.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, increasing with service.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Company pension matching up to 10%.
• Life cover for pension scheme members.
• Organisational sick pay increasing with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential advice and support.
• Medicash scheme including GP access, physiotherapy app, retail vouchers, gym discounts, and more.
• Employee Excellence Awards.
• Representation opportunities on the Staff Consultative Forum.
• Access to a Wellbeing platform.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and study leave.

Our client believes in the potential of everyone and encourages their team to reach their full potential through extensive learning and development opportunities. Join them and make a real difference.