Interim Communications Lead
£39.98/hr Umbrella | £30.22/hr PAYE
6 Months
35hrs per week
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.
Key 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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