Comms and Engagement Lead

Contract Length: 6 months (extension TBC)

Day Rate: Up to £575 per day (Inside IR35 – via umbrella)

Location: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office (London, Bristol, York or Newcastle)

Security Clearance: BPSS

Interview Process: One-stage interview via Teams (informal call)

Digital Requirement: Primarily non-digital

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

We are seeking experienced Communications and Engagement Leads to support a high-profile, fast-paced government programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex and evolving policy environment, supporting senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality communications across a broad network.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic communication and engagement plans aligned to ministerial priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders, translating complex policy into clear stakeholder messaging.
• Review and refine communications materials, ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activity and support managers with significant stakeholder portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong cross-government and external relationships.
• Provide light-touch team leadership, including prioritisation and oversight of deliverables.
• Evaluate engagement effectiveness using feedback and insight to drive improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Confidence influencing and advising senior leaders.
• Ability to simplify complex, policy-heavy information for diverse audiences.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-profile programme environments. xwzovoh
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.