Description
Edinburgh/Glasgow: Communications Manager- up to £450 per day.
EA Change Groups' Edinburgh based retail banking client urgently requires a motivated and experienced communications manager to join them on an initial 6 month contract but extensions are possible.
The role is for a Project Communications Manager to work in the wider Project Communications team that is part of Change Readiness Services.
This colleague will support projects across the portfolio and will be working with a number of different projects
Responsibilities
- Work with the project to understand, identify, plan and manage all communication deliverables that are required by the project/programme
- Develop integrated communication strategies that are aligned to the aims of the programme and the Groups strategic vision and purpose
- Lead internal communication Working Groups to agree and oversee the implementation of communication strategies across all impacted Business areas
- Provide Communications consultancy support where required
- Liaise with Press Office & any external 3rd parties at an industry level, taking and passing the required internal tests where necessary
- Provide content for key stakeholder/exec packs
- Manage stakeholders in the business and across Group to obtain buy-in and support for communications strategies and deliverables needed for the project
- Develop strategic narrative and articulate key messages to underpin programme requirements ensuring alignment to wider bank's narrative and strategy
- Approve, edit and write content for a range of internal channels and media
- Develop and manage communications governance and sign-off processes
- Identify, escalate and mitigate emerging risks as appropriate to protect the reputation and interests of the programme
- Research and use best in class communication practices to develop communications strategies and share this knowledge to support the continued development of the Programme Communications workstream and Change Readiness Services.
- Manage the projects/programme communications budget, if required
- Co-ordinate and manage programme events, if required
Skills required for the successful candidate
- The colleague must be able to demonstrate significant experience of communication strategy and approach in relation to the delivery of large scale programmes and projects.
- They must demonstrate knowledge of all communication mediums and have a wide range of communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills to develop strategic solutions to communication challenges. '
- 'Can do' attitude to problem solving
- Confident and able to challenge constructively
- Strong and practical experience of delivering communications across large, complex projects at a senior level
- Working knowledge of working with senior leadership teams
- Excellent written and verbal Communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and a sound understanding of the wider project life cycle
- Experience in Stakeholder Management
Desirable Skills
- Flexible, Pragmatic
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Always looking for improvement both personally, for the team, business and programme
For more information, please apply online or send your CV direct. Due to the high volume of application only those suitable for the role will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 5 days assume you are unsuccessful.
ea Change Group is the trading name for ea Consulting Group Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Business and Employment Agency. eacg is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and all applicants with suitable experience and qualifications will be contacted.