At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful communications and engagement strategies across Defence and government.
- Company: Mastek, a diverse and inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on collaboration and transformation.
- Why this job: Shape strategic communications and drive meaningful change in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in stakeholder engagement, business change, and strategic communications.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
This role is pivotal in ensuring effective information flow, alignment, and transparency across Front Line Commands, cross-government stakeholders, and industry partners. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping programme narrative, coordinating high-impact engagement activity, and ensuring consistent, secure, and timely communication that supports business change, adoption, and Defence capability outcomes.
A key focus of the role is the design and delivery of structured engagement forums, events, and information-sharing mechanisms, enabling collaboration across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
What we’re looking for:
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- Business Change & Adoption
- Strategic Communications
- Senior Stakeholder Management (SROs, Programme Boards, Service Executives)
- Change Communications & Benefits Realisation
- Engagement Events, Workshops & Communication Campaigns
- Governance, Reporting & Risk Management
- Ministerial Briefings & Executive Communications
- Defence / MOD / Government Programme Experience
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement and communications strategies.
- Lead high-profile engagement events, workshops, and communication campaigns.
- Drive business change, adoption, and benefits realisation activities.
- Support senior leadership with strategic communications and key messaging.
- Build trusted relationships across Defence, government, and industry stakeholders.
- Ensure effective information sharing, governance, and communication assurance.
Ideal Background:
- Defence, Public Sector programmes
- Business Change Management
- Strategic Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Large-scale Transformation Programmes
Equal Opportunities Statement: Mastek is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Business Change & Communications Lead in Reading employer: Mastek
Mastek is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Reading, UK, where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and engagement in meaningful projects that impact Defence and public sector programmes. Our inclusive culture fosters diversity and ensures that every voice is heard, making it a rewarding place to build your career while contributing to significant change.
