Stakeholder Engagement and Briefing Transformation Lead

Overview

Our client is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement and Briefing Transformation Lead to join the Chief Executive’s Office during a pivotal period of organisational change. This strategic role offers the opportunity to design and implement a new Briefing Hub—a central engine for strategic thinking, impactful communications, and high-quality stakeholder engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with executive-level briefing, speechwriting, and stakeholder management expertise to influence how the organisation communicates with clarity, authority, and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Briefing Hub, driving transformation in executive-level communications.
• Design and implement best-in-class processes for briefings and speeches, enhancing messaging consistency and impact.
• Collaborate across teams to improve coordination, creativity, and strategic alignment.
• Shape stakeholder engagement strategies, ensuring bold, effective communication with government, cultural leaders, and key partners.
• Deliver high-quality, influential reports, speeches, and materials for executive and external audiences.
• Strengthen the organisation’s voice by ensuring communications are clear, purposeful, and aligned with corporate objectives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience writing briefings, speeches, and reports at executive level.
• Strong track record in managing complex projects.
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong digital and analytical capability, including data evaluation and presentation.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 28.97% employer contributions.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Free entry to heritage sites nationwide.
• Access to corporate discounts and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, including job share, part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid options.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and wellbeing.

Location & Contract

Location: Flexible across UK offices (with some London office presence required)

Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term

Application Process

This role is recruited through a fair and inclusive process, focusing on skills and suitability rather than traditional CVs. Applicants will be asked to respond to structured questions that demonstrate their experience and capabilities.

Provisional interview date: 14th October 2025.