Job Description

Location: London preferred (Bristol / Manchester considered with weekly London
attendance) Hybrid
Contract: 9 months (potential extension)
Clearance: BPSS + SC eligible (active/lapsed SC desirable)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to join a
high-profile government digital transformation programme. This role will lead strategic
communications and stakeholder engagement activity across a complex, fast-paced
environment, requiring strong leadership, clarity of thought, and the ability to operate at
senior levels.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver end-to-end communications and stakeholder engagement strategies
Develop and manage stakeholder maps and engagement plans across senior audiences
Engage effectively with senior leaders, directors, and ministers
Own delivery of internal and external communications activity
Lead communications campaigns supporting large-scale digital transformation
programmes
Provide clear, concise and high-quality messaging under tight timelines
Build and lead communications capability, including establishing or growing teams
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support wider team delivery

Essential Experience

Strong experience in both internal and external communications
Significant experience operating at Head of / Lead / Director level
Proven leadership experience including building and developing teams
Experience leading communications strategies for digital transformation programmes
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with senior stakeholders
Experience working within government or public sector environments
Ability to work at pace, handle ambiguity and perform under pressure
High attention to detail and strong written communication skills

Skills & Behaviours

Confident, clear communicator with strong influencing skills
Calm and composed under pressure
Proactive, self-starting and able to work with minimal direction
Collaborative team player with a positive and flexible mindset
Comfortable supporting across the team and handling varied workloads

Desirable

Experience across both public and private sector
Exposure to procurement or commercial environments
Understanding of commercial terminology and programme delivery

Additional Information
London office attendance required 1-2 days per week (Tuesdays essential)
Team size: 20-25 core members, with additional wider directorate support
Candidates must be able to operate autonomously and hit the ground running