Contract Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance preferred; candidates eligible for SC vetting will be considered.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Programme Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to support a major central government technology transformation programme delivered in partnership with a leading blue-chip organisation.
This is a senior, hands-on position requiring an exceptional communicator who can take full ownership of programme communications, stakeholder engagement, executive briefings and presentation development.
The successful candidate will work closely with programme leadership, technical architects, delivery managers and senior stakeholders to ensure that complex technical activities are translated into clear, meaningful and outcome-focused communications.
You will be responsible for ensuring stakeholders at every level, from C-suite executives and programme boards through to operational and technical teams, remain informed about programme progress, delivery achievements, key milestones, risks and business outcomes.
We are looking for a mature, confident and highly articulate communications professional who understands complex technology programmes and can communicate their progress and value effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Communications Strategy & Delivery - develop, own and execute the programme communications strategy and stakeholder engagement plan; structured channels and updates on milestones, risks and benefits.
- Technical-to-Business Communication - engage with technical architects and delivery teams; translate complex technical activity into clear language for non-technical and executive audiences.
- Executive Presentations & Management Briefings - high-quality Microsoft PowerPoint for C-suite, boards and steering committees; visual storytelling and executive-ready materials.
- Senior Stakeholder Engagement - maps, engagement plans, briefings and workshops; manage expectations through clear, transparent communication.
- Programme Progress & Delivery Reporting - align communications with programme reporting and delivery confidence.
- Communications Governance & Quality - standards, calendar, approvals and feedback.
- Extensive experience leading communications on large-scale technology transformation or complex change programmes
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills
- Proven ability to translate complex technical information into meaningful business communications
- Strong experience with C-suite executives, senior leadership teams and programme boards
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills; board presentations and executive briefings
- Stakeholder mapping, engagement planning and relationship management
- Experience communicating milestones, achievements, risks, dependencies and business outcomes
- Ability to work across technical and operational workstreams
- Sound understanding of programme delivery, governance and reporting
- Professional maturity and ability to own communications delivery independently
- Active SC preferred, or eligible for SC vetting
- Central government or public sector communications
- Major systems integrators, technology consultancies or blue-chip enterprises
- Cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, data centre migrations or enterprise technology programmes
- Formal government governance and assurance frameworks
- Organisational change and adoption
- Active SC security clearance
Note: This is not a marketing or general corporate communications role. It is a programme-focused communications leadership position.
Contract: 6 months · £400/day · Outside IR35 · Remote with one day per week in London · Start ASAP · 1 seat
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Senior Programme Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead – Technology Transformation employer: 3Roc Technology
At t3Roc Technology, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values expertise and innovation in the tech industry. Our remote working model allows for flexibility while collaborating with top-tier professionals on significant data centre migration projects, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a focus on solving complex challenges and a supportive work culture, we ensure our contractors feel valued and empowered to make impactful contributions.
