Interim Executive Communications Manager Client: FTSE-listed Science organisation Day Rate: £345 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid and in Manchester, UK Duration: 12 months A world-leading, Science organisation is seeking a sharp, strategic communications professional to partner with senior leadership in a fast-paced, global organisation. This is a high-impact interim role where you'll craft compelling executive narratives, support major transformation programmes, and bring complex business stories to life. Responsibilities: You'll sit at the heart of leadership communications, supporting senior executives across Finance and HR. Expect a mix of strategy, delivery, and stakeholder collaboration: Elevate executive positioning across internal and external channels (town halls, social, media, key events) Shape messaging for major moments, including financial results, transformation updates, and leadership communications Turn complex business and people topics into clear, engaging content Partner globally across functions to deliver joined-up, high-impact communications Support employee engagement programmes and global virtual events Bring structure and quality to content, channels, and collaboration tools Requirements 3 years' experience in Communications, PR, or Public Affairs Confidence handling sensitive, pre-release information Strong storytelling skills and able to simplify and sharpen complex topics Experience supporting senior stakeholders / executive communications A strategic mindset with a delivery-focused approach Digital fluency across tools like PowerPoint, Teams, and webinar platforms Advantageous would be any experience in a global or matrixed organisation This is an urgent requirement - if interested, apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com