Communications Change Programme Manager in Bristol

Role: Communications Change Programme Manager

Location: Hybrid – 2 days ideally onsite at Wharton / Preston, and an occasional trip to Bristol

Role Type: 6 Months Contract Rolling with INSIDE IR35

Salary: Depending on experience

Role Overview

The Change Management Communication Lead will be responsible for developing and delivering the comms change management strategy across a complex portfolio of transformation initiatives within a global defence organisation. This role ensures that change is communicated effectively, planned, delivered, and embedded to maximise adoption and minimise disruption across functions, regions, and business units.

This position requires a strategic thinker with proven experience leading large-scale communications elements of change programmes in secure, regulated, or defence environments. The successful candidate will possess strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills, and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

• Oversee the design and delivery of targeted communication and training programmes to support adoption.
• Ensure messaging is consistent, clear, and aligned with the organisation\’s vision and values.

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