Strategic Change Communications Lead

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Strategic Change Communications Lead in West London. This 3-month hybrid role requires experience in local authority settings and involves developing detailed communication and engagement plans. The successful candidate will manage communications across projects, lead cultural change initiatives, and ensure consistent messaging. Competitive rate of £300 per day via umbrella company.

Benefits

Recommendation scheme for vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience within a Local Authority.
• Knowledge of cultural and behavioral change best practices.
• Experience running focus groups and workshops.
• Knowledge of internal social media communication.

Responsibilities

• Align communication plans with project timelines.
• Lead cultural change initiatives.
• Manage internal and external communications.
• Monitor impact and adjust to achieve targets.
• Ensure consistent messaging across projects.
• Advise on stakeholder engagement.
• Manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Cultural Change Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Internal Communications or Change Communications qualification

Job description

Interim Strategic Change Communications Lead

Based in West London, hybrid

Length: 3 months initially

Rate: £300 per day via an umbrella company

Inside IR35

We are working with a London-based Local Authority to recruit an interim Strategic Change Communications Lead to develop and deliver detailed communication and engagement plans, synchronised with project plans.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Strategic Change Communications Lead include:

• Collaborating with workstream teams and senior leaders to align communication plans with project timelines
• Leading cultural change initiatives linked to organisational design and workforce strategy
• Managing internal and external communications to inform and engage key stakeholders
• Monitoring impact, making adjustments to achieve performance targets and savings
• Ensuring consistent messaging across projects and the overall programme to provide a coherent narrative
• Advising on stakeholder engagement with residents, businesses, partners, staff, and members
• Managing budgets and resources effectively while supporting behaviour change and engagement objectives

Experience and knowledge required of the Interim Strategic Change Communications Lead:

• Previous experience within a Local Authority
• Knowledge of cultural and behavioural change best practice and how this is supported through service user and employee communications
• Experience of running focus groups and facilitated workshops with the aim of building engagement
• Experience of implementing internal social media as an effective two way communication channel to support collaboration
• Internal Communications or Change Communications qualification

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Neave Calwell or the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to [e-mail]

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations