Mobilisation Communications & Stakeholder Lead

The Salvation Army; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is hiring an experienced Communications and Engagement Lead in Birmingham to develop and deliver the communications and stakeholder engagement strategy for the SVMS mobilisation. You will lead internal programme communications, build relationships with external partners and position The Salvation Army as the new prime contractor ahead of service commencement.

You will manage communications for complex organisational change, liaise with government clients, and support a smooth

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications, public affairs or stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering communications strategies for complex organisational change or service mobilisation.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience producing briefings, letters, announcements and intranet content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive Communications and Engagement Plan for the mobilisation period.
• Lead internal programme communications to keep the team informed, aligned and motivated.
• Manage communications with key stakeholders including Home Office, referral organisations and civil society partners.
• Lead communications for the transition from the incumbent supplier and support a smooth handover.
• Develop and deliver the Change Management Plan to support staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality communications and briefings to support Authority engagement.
• Maintain messaging with supply chain partners and coordinate with the wider communications function.
• Support training materials for new staff and monitor media or public enquiries in liaison with the team.

Skills

Communications strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Change management

Written communication

Relationship management

Experience with government contracts

CIPR familiarity

Job description

The Salvation Army is hiring an experienced Communications and Engagement Lead in Birmingham to develop and deliver the communications and stakeholder engagement strategy for the SVMS mobilisation. You will lead internal programme communications, build relationships with external partners and position The Salvation Army as the new prime contractor ahead of service commencement.

You will manage communications for complex organisational change, liaise with government clients, and support a smooth