Communications Manager

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Belfast is seeking an Interim Communications Lead to support their project team during a business integration. The role emphasizes hands-on change communications, requiring solid experience in both internal and external communications, particularly related to company acquisitions. Candidates must understand the Northern Ireland environment and be able to execute a communications plan effectively. This 6-month contract offers a unique opportunity in a vibrant sector.

Qualifications

• Proven change communications experience in an acquisition or merger context.
• Established background in communications, both internal and external.
• Understanding of the operational dynamics of Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support the change communications process for the acquisition.
• Align local needs with company communications approach.
• Create internal communications tools for onboarding new colleagues.
• Deliver key messaging during the transition phase.
• Manage consistent messaging with global communications and public affairs teams.

Skills

Change communications experience

Internal and external communications

Understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment

Ability to execute a comms plan

Job description

Our client, a large well established global pioneer in its industry, is seeking an Interim Communications Lead to work closely with their project team to support the recent acquisition and integration of a new business into the current operations. This role is a 6 month contract, based onsite at their Belfast site.

What you’ll be doing:

• Hands on role in supporting an extensive change communications process
• Building out communications and bringing local needs into alignment with the company's communications approach
• Supporting the creation of internal communications tools and channels to support the onboarding of new colleagues
• Delivering key messaging and communications materials during the transition phase
• Interacting with the wider global communications team and public affairs team to manage consistent messaging to external audiences.

About you:

• You will have had solid change communications experience and ideally supporting a company through acquisition or merger
• You will have established experience in communications, both internal and external relations.
• You will have a good understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment.
• You will be able to define and hands on execute a comms plan

For an opportunity to work for a standout organisation, we would like to hear from you today