Communications Manager

Becoming a Communications Manager with Capita's Government Services:

Fantastic opportunity to secure an initial 6 months contract as a Communications Manager working with one of our Local Government clients on a transformation programme. The Communications Manager will be looking after the communications for a large, complex transformation programme,

What you'll be doing:

· Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to articulate the transformation programme and it's impact

· Ensuring communications are always aligned to the larger programme of work

· Overseeing the written content

· Create a useful, engaging, positive narrative for different audiences and stakeholders

· Understanding the impact for each audience and being able to relay that communications appropriately

What we're looking for:

Experienced Communications Manager with transformation or change management experience
Strong Local Government transformation experience, need to understand the environment
Experience working in a regulated environment
Excellent written and presentation communication skills
A sound knowledge of internal and external communication best practice - can demonstrate sound creative judgment across a range of channels and methods of delivery
Experience of establishing and managing traditional and digital communications channels including change management communications planning and execution

About Capita's Government Services

Capita's Government Services division is a trusted partner to central government and delivers digital and technology-enabled business services across the public sector and local government markets. We are the leading provider of support services from revenues, benefits and back-office processing to IT, HR, finance and beyond. Work with us and you'll be part of a team solving complex challenges and creating better outcomes for the UK and local economies.

Capita's Government Services are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

What's in it for you?

· A competitive day rate

· Remote working options for this contract

You'll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, you can contact (url removed)