Senior Communications Manager

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager for a 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension. The role focuses on leading internal communications, collaborating closely with senior leaders to influence change within the organization. Candidates should be skilled in simplifying complex information and producing clear content for various stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while making a significant impact during a transformative period.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in internal communications within a complex, fast-paced, or regulated environment.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence senior leadership teams.
• Skilled in supporting communications during periods of transformation or change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic internal communications across multiple transformation workstreams.
• Translate complex information into clear, engaging, plain-English communications.
• Produce clear, accessible content for customers, clients, and partners.

Skills

Internal Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Content Creation

Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Job description

Senior Communications Manager (6+ months contract)

Location: Hybrid / London
Start: 2 January 2026
Contract: 6 months, strong likelihood of extension

About the Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Senior Communications Manager to join a growing, ambitious mid‑sized organisation during an exciting period of development and change. This is a high‑profile role working closely with senior leaders and shaping critical change and employee communications across the business. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, influencing at a senior level, and turning complex information into clear, engaging narratives, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make a visible impact.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications (Primary Focus)

• Work with C‑Suite to lead and deliver strategic internal communications across multiple transformation workstreams affecting employees
• Keep employees informed, aligned, and motivated through ongoing organisational change.
• Translate complex, operational, or regulatory information into clear, engaging, plain‑English communications.
• Work closely with senior leaders to shape, strengthen, and deliver key messaging.
• Provide expert advisory support, challenge, and guidance to senior stakeholders.

Client & Customer Communications

• Produce clear, accessible content for customers, clients, and partners.
• Collaborate with external communications, branding, or public affairs agencies as required.
• Support messaging and engagement with a range of external stakeholders.

Experience

• Strong experience in internal communications within a complex, fast‑paced, or regulated environment.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence senior leadership teams.
• Skilled in supporting communications during periods of transformation or change.
• Experience simplifying technical or detailed information for broad audiences.
• Comfortable working with external PR/comms agencies.

Capabilities

• Gravitas and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and own communications end‑to‑end.
• Exceptional writing skills with strong judgement around tone, nuance, and audience.
• Calm, organised, and able to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative, working effectively across HR, operations, and leadership teams.