Communications Lead (SC Cleared)

Job Title: Communications Lead
Location: Southampton (on-site a few times per week)
Day Rate: £525-£550 (Inside IR35)
Contract Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Communications Lead to drive strategic and operational communications across a large, complex organisation. This role requires a confident communicator who can shape messaging, engage stakeholders at all levels, and support key transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver clear, consistent, and engaging communication strategies aligned to business objectives

• Lead internal communications for major programmes, ensuring messaging is timely and impactful

• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand priorities and translate them into effective communications

• Create high-quality content across multiple channels (eg email, Intranet, presentations, leadership briefings)

• Manage communication plans, ensuring alignment with wider organisational messaging

• Support change and transformation initiatives through targeted communication activities

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications, making data-driven improvements

• Provide guidance and support to leadership on communication best practices

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Communications Lead or similar role within a large organisation

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience supporting change or transformation programmes

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail

• Proficiency in using a variety of communication tools and platforms

Desirable Experience

• Background in professional services, consulting, or corporate environments

• Experience working within regulated or complex organisational structures

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid working model with presence in Southampton required a few times per week

If you are a proactive and strategic communications professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.