Principal Consultant - Strategic Communications
Communications Manager / Communications Consultant
Start: ASAP / Immediate
Duration: Until end of March 2026
Daily Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Manchester, Hybrid (1 - 2 days per fortnight)
Project: Strategic data transformation project
We are supporting a major strategic data transformation programme within a central government department. The Strategy Team is seeking a Principal Consultant - Strategic Communications to provide high-level communication leadership and capability development.
This is an urgent requirement, with an immediate start preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver communication strategies for internal digital/data transformation teams
- Build and enhance communications capability, including templates, resourcing strategy, and content
- Create engaging communications across multiple channels to support visibility and strengthen stakeholder relationships
- Develop narrative and messaging frameworks to articulate the benefits of strategic change
- Work closely with senior members of the strategy team
- Operate proactively, shaping approaches in an evolving environment
- Help drive new ways of working and influence strategic communication methods
Requirements & Key Skills:
- Government communications experience strongly preferred
- Ideally a Member of the Government Communication Profession
- Proven strategic communications background within transformation or public-sector environments
- Strong ability to create messaging frameworks and clear narratives
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and help shape the communication approach
- Strong writing, planning, and content development skills