Communications Manager - Communications Consultant

Morson Edge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Principal Consultant - Strategic Communications to lead high-level communication efforts for a strategic data transformation project. The candidate should have a strong background in government communications, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to create effective messaging frameworks. This role offers a daily rate of £500 and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic communications experience within transformation or public-sector environments.
• Ideally a Member of the Government Communication Profession.
• Strong ability to create messaging frameworks and clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication strategies for internal digital/data transformation teams.
• Create engaging communications across multiple channels to support visibility.
• Develop narrative and messaging frameworks to articulate the benefits of strategic change.

Skills

Government communications experience

Strategic communications background

Stakeholder management skills

Strong writing skills

Job description

Principal Consultant - Strategic Communications

Communications Manager / Communications Consultant

Start: ASAP / Immediate
Duration: Until end of March 2026
Daily Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Manchester, Hybrid (1 - 2 days per fortnight)
Project: Strategic data transformation project

We are supporting a major strategic data transformation programme within a central government department. The Strategy Team is seeking a Principal Consultant - Strategic Communications to provide high-level communication leadership and capability development.

This is an urgent requirement, with an immediate start preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication strategies for internal digital/data transformation teams
• Build and enhance communications capability, including templates, resourcing strategy, and content
• Create engaging communications across multiple channels to support visibility and strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Develop narrative and messaging frameworks to articulate the benefits of strategic change
• Work closely with senior members of the strategy team
• Operate proactively, shaping approaches in an evolving environment
• Help drive new ways of working and influence strategic communication methods

Requirements & Key Skills

• Government communications experience strongly preferred
• Ideally a Member of the Government Communication Profession
• Proven strategic communications background within transformation or public‑sector environments
• Strong ability to create messaging frameworks and clear narratives
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and help shape the communication approach
• Strong writing, planning, and content development skills