Change Programme And Communications Manager

Company: Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited
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Location: Cranfield
Job Description:

Our client has a vacancy for a talented and experienced Change Programme Communications Manager.

What you’ll be doing:

The main purpose of the role is to lead the development and delivery of communications across a major organisational change programme, supporting staff engagement, enabling effective transition and ensuring clear, consistent messaging aligned to the business strategic priorities.

The role will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting them to communicate complex and sensitive change effectively and ensuring colleagues understand their role in delivering organisational priorities.

The role is full-time and offered as a 6-month fixed term contract. There is hybrid work available, being office based 3 to 4 days a week, depending on business need.

Role requirements include:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in communications, HR, organisational development, or a related field.
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering internal communications within a complex organisation.
  • Experience supporting organisational change, transformation programmes, or service redesign.
  • Experience of collaborating with senior stakeholders, providing advice on communication of sensitive or complex issues.
  • Experience of developing and delivering communication plans and producing high-quality written communications (e.g. briefings, FAQs, scripts)
  • Strong understanding of internal communications principles, channels and approaches.
  • Awareness of the challenges associated with organisational change and employee engagement.
  • Working knowledge of communication best practice in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leaders.
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence, discretion and professionalism.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical skills, with the ability to interpret feedback and adapt communication approaches accordingly.
  • Ability to work independently, using judgement to navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026