Overview
Interim Communications Lead
£39.98/hr Umbrella | £30.22/hr PAYE
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: 35hrs per week
Location: Broughton (60% onsite with regular travel to Belfast)
Inside IR35
A leading global manufacturer is seeking an experienced Interim Communications Lead to play a key role in a major organisational transition project. You\'ll support the successful onboarding of a newly acquired business in Belfast, shaping and executing the communications strategy across internal, external, and community channels. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile programme where you\'ll be empowered to make an immediate impact, influence stakeholders at all levels, and ensure consistent, engaging messaging through a period of transformation.
Responsibilities
* Lead the establishment of communications structure and outputs for the Belfast site, aligning local needs with the wider UK communications approach.
* Develop and deliver short and long-term internal communications plans to support onboarding and engagement of new colleagues.
* Define and deliver key messaging and communications materials to support the transition phase.
* Collaborate with UK and global communications colleagues, as well as public affairs teams, to maintain consistent and aligned messaging.
* Support media and community engagement, ensuring messaging reflects the organisation\'s values and local impact.
* Advise project and senior stakeholders on communication strategy, tone, and delivery.
* Provide event management support for key milestones and engagement initiatives.
Experience & Skills
* Strong background in communications (internal, external, and community relations).
* Demonstrable experience supporting M&A, transformation, or change programmes.
* Understanding of Northern Ireland\'s business and community landscape.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to act quickly and pragmatically in a dynamic environment.
* Excellent writing, storytelling, and content creation skills.
* Experience engaging with local media and managing press activity.
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
* Event planning and execution experience.
* Able to hit the ground running and thrive in fast-paced, high-profile projects.
* Pragmatic, proactive, and adaptable with strong influencing skills.
* Collaborative and approachable communicator able to connect across all levels.
* Committed to acting with integrity and supporting the company\'s long-term success and reputation.
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