Programme Communications Lead

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Programme Communications Lead to drive communication strategies for a major transformation initiative. The role involves engaging stakeholders, developing innovative communication plans, and ensuring employees are informed and motivated throughout the transformation journey. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and influencing skills, with a proven track record in large-scale change management.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

3 paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in leading communication strategies across large-scale transformations.
• Ability to take initiative and develop successful communication plans.
• Proficiency in working with multiple stakeholders up to C-Suite level.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development of the communication strategy for a multi-year transformation.
• Ensure employees understand the transformation journey and keep them engaged.
• Collaborate with the programme team to optimize communication opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Initiative and Innovation

Stakeholder Management

Influencing Skills

Proactive Planning

Job description

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Job Title: Programme Communications Lead

Salary: circa £75,000

Are you someone who loves to lead and inspire?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Communications Lead with a proven track record in large-scale transformation programmes. As the Programme Communications Lead, you will spearhead the development of the communication strategy and plan for a multi-year, multi-vendor Strategic Transformation. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring effective communication, promotion, engagement, and involvement both within and outside the organisation.

A bit about the job:

The position holder will ensure employees understand Plan A's future growth, aspirations, and the transformation journey. They will keep employees engaged with ongoing changes, fostering a positive view despite the pace and scale. Collaborating with the programme team, they will translate build detailed plans for all communication activity, underpinned by a comprehensive multi-year communication strategy. They will optimize communication opportunities to generate excitement and engagement, whilst recognising and addressing delivery impacts and sensitivities.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strategic Leadership: Experience in leading communication strategies and plans across large-scale transformations.
• Initiative and Innovation: Ability to take the initiative and develop successful communication plans.
• Stakeholder Management: Proficiency in working with multiple stakeholders up to C-Suite level.
• Influencing Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills in a complex, highly regulated financial services environment.
• Proactive Planning: Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and develop successful communication plans.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. One of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:

• Starting salary: Circa £75,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity: 12% of annual salary (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s)
• Generous pension scheme: Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• Holiday: 29 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Discounts: Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Shares: Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies: Including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits: To suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Community involvement: Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• Wellbeing: We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools