Communications Manager

Communications Manager - IT Transformation Programme

York, UK (2/3 days in-office per week)

GBP40,000 - GBP50,000

I'm partnered with a leading infrastructure company in their journey to recruit an experienced Communications Manager for 12 months. The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in managing communications and related tasks regarding their ground breaking IT transformation journey.

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication plans and materials tailored to engage various stakeholders and ensure alignment with the programme's objectives. This role will require a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You should be able to manage multiple workstreams at any one time and be comfortable liaising with media outlets and comfortable creating different streams of content.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience working on an IT transformation such as an ERP implementation would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of change management principles and experience in supporting large-scale transformation initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive messages for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship building, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in leveraging various communication channels, including digital platforms, social media, and traditional media outlets.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable language.

The role is hybrid and will require you in the office 2/3 days a week and can offer excellent benefits around hugely discounted travel opportunities, generous pension schemes and excellent work life balance.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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