Strategic Communications Consultant in Cheltenham

Strategic Communications Consultant in Cheltenham

Cheltenham Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Fortice

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create impactful communication strategies for transformative change in National Security.
  • Company: Join a leading consultancy focused on strategic communications and transformation.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay up to £700/day, flexible working arrangements, and a chance to make a difference.
  • Other info: Must hold active Enhanced Developed Vetting clearance; dynamic team environment awaits!
  • Why this job: Your creativity will drive meaningful change and influence behaviours in critical programmes.
  • Qualifications: Experience in strategic communications and a knack for engaging diverse audiences.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

  • Strategic Communications Consultant
  • National Security | Transformation Programmes | Audience-Led Change
  • Inside IR35 contract
  • Paying up to £700/day, dependent on experience
  • High-side aligned, up to 5dpw

Your communication is genuinely the difference between change being announced and change being adopted.

If you enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging messages that influence behaviour, this is an opportunity to work on change programmes at the heart of the National Security domain.

You'll help people understand, embrace and successfully adopt complex transformation initiatives within the customer domain.

You'll work alongside experienced consultants, change specialists and customer stakeholders to understand audiences, shape communications strategies and create engagement that delivers measurable impact.

The opportunity

Play a key role in helping the customer navigate significant change by creating communications that connect with people, influence behaviours and support successful transformation.

You'll be responsible for

  • Developing and delivering communications strategies that support complex change programmes.
  • Working with stakeholders to understand audiences, challenges and communication needs.
  • Translating complex technical and organisational topics into clear, engaging communications.
  • Collaborating with designers, change specialists and delivery teams to bring communications campaigns to life.
  • Supporting stakeholder engagement activities and helping organisations build understanding and alignment.
  • Measuring communication effectiveness and using insight to continuously improve engagement approaches.

What we're looking for

Someone who combines creativity with strategic thinking and understands that effective communication is about driving outcomes, not just producing content.

You'll ideally have experience in

  • Strategic communications, employee communications or change communications.
  • Supporting business transformation or organisational change.
  • Developing communications plans and engagement strategies.
  • Collaborating with creative teams and translating ideas into engaging communications materials.
  • Clearance
  • Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold active

Enhanced Developed Vetting (e DV) clearance at the point of application.

If you're looking for a communications role where your work has purpose, your creativity is valued, and your voice helps shape critical transformation programmes in the NS domain, I'd love to tell you more.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Strategic Communications Consultant in Cheltenham employer: Fortice

Fortice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the field of national security. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to employee growth through training and development, you'll find meaningful opportunities to make a real impact in Cheltenham's secure environment. Join us to be part of high-profile programmes that not only challenge you but also contribute significantly to national safety.

Fortice

Contact Details:

Fortice Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Strategic Communications Consultant in Cheltenham

Strategic Communications
Change Communications
Stakeholder Engagement
Audience Analysis
Communication Strategy Development
Creative Collaboration
Content Creation