Job Title
Communications & Engagement Lead (FTC)
Location
Corsham / Hybrid (1-2 days per week on site)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract Type
Fixed term contract until the end of March 2027, may be extended.
Background
The role will be hybrid working, with an expectation to be on site 1-2 days per week, negotiable, with potential additional travel for client events. Serves within the Defence sector; requires current SC clearance.
Program Overview
Support the delivery of the SKYNET 6 Programme, working with the Delivery Portfolio Management Office and broader programme leadership to provide structured, proactive communications and engagement across complex, multi-stakeholder engagements.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan, draft and issue regular internal programme updates on behalf of the SRO.
- Write and publish external communications following key programme milestones.
- Maintain and update core communications artefacts, including the SKYNET 6 Communications Strategy, events calendar and lines to take.
- Ensure communications align with the wider business and Defence Digital messaging and initiatives.
- Coordinate SKYNET 6 engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-government partners.
- Lead the organisation of programme events, typically one to two per year, working with senior leaders to agree purpose, agenda and speakers.
- Support external visits, meetings and conferences, including preparation of briefings and speaker notes for senior leaders.
- Coordinate responses to stakeholder requests and press enquiries, working with the appropriate teams.
- Provide structured communications and engagement support to the SRO and Programme Director.
- Track senior leader priorities and actions, ensuring progress is maintained and dependencies are managed.
- Provide practical advice on engagement, leadership visibility and relationship management, offering clear options and recommendations.
- Support cross-government engagement activity, including ministerial and senior official interactions.
- Join up communications and engagement across the SKYNET leadership community, ensuring consistent messaging and awareness.
- Provide mentoring and informal training to Crown Servant staff on communications and engagement best practice.
Benefits
- Competitive day rate (PAYE)
- Holiday Pay
- 4% pension contributions
- Travel expenses paid
- Hotel accommodation paid
- Evening meal allowance
About You – Essential
- Proven experience delivering communications and engagement in complex public sector programmes, ideally within defence or national security.
- Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting on behalf of senior leaders.
- Experience working with senior Defence stakeholders across government and industry.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and maintain momentum without formal authority.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to track actions, priorities and dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
- Proactive: Anticipates needs, suggests actions and drives progress rather than waiting for direction.
- Resilient: Comfortable pushing for outcomes and maintaining focus where priorities shift.
- Credible: Able to challenge senior stakeholders constructively and with confidence.
- Collaborative: Works effectively across organisational boundaries, leaders and diverse teams.
About You – Desirable
- Experience of MOD and/or Defence Digital environments.
- Previous experience of large-scale infrastructure or technology programmes.
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