Change Communication Lead

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a dynamic Change Communication Lead for Warwick hybrid work to drive communications for strategic energy programmes. This pivotal role shapes the narrative around transformational change and engages diverse stakeholder groups to share a compelling vision.

You will craft communications plans, frameworks, and engagement tools, align activities with stakeholder needs, and measure impact with two-way feedback mechanisms in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading communications for major change programmes.
• Ability to translate strategy into engaging narratives.
• Strong communication planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale cultural change.
• Ability to tailor engagement for diverse audiences.
• Outstanding writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the communications strategy and planning for transformational programmes.
• Developing communication frameworks, plans, and engagement tools.
• Managing stakeholder groups and assessing their needs.
• Aligning communication activities with specific stakeholder requirements.
• Evaluating and delivering targeted engagement strategies.
• Driving engagement through effective storytelling and feedback mechanisms.
• Addressing resistance to change and facilitating effective communication among leaders.
• Collaborating on integrated communication plans across the organisation.
• Establishing strong two-way communication and tracking engagement metrics.

Skills

Change communications

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Engagement strategies

Communication planning

Cultural change

Executive messaging

Job description

Job Title: Change Communication Lead

Location: Warwick (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential for extension)

Pay rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Change Communication Lead to join their innovative team within Strategic Energy Planning. This pivotal role will focus on leading the communications strategy for major transformational programmes and organisational change. The successful candidate will craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring that the vision and impacts of change are clearly communicated.

Key Accountabilities

• Leading the communications strategy and planning for transformational programmes.
• Developing communication frameworks, plans, and engagement tools.
• Managing stakeholder groups and assessing their needs.
• Aligning communication activities with specific stakeholder requirements.
• Evaluating and delivering targeted engagement strategies.
• Driving engagement through effective storytelling and feedback mechanisms.
• Addressing resistance to change and facilitating effective communication among leaders.
• Collaborating on integrated communication plans across the organisation.
• Establishing strong two-way communication and tracking engagement metrics.

Key Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading communications for major change and complex programmes.
• Proven capabilities in translating strategy and milestones into engaging narratives.
• Exceptional skills in communication planning and change communication strategies.
• Experience supporting large-scale cultural change and stakeholder management.
• The ability to deliver targeted engagement for diverse audiences with competing needs.
• Outstanding writing and storytelling skills to simplify complex information.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about communications and change, this role is for you!

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