At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead internal communications to support organisational change and improvement plans.
- Company: Local government organisation in Bedford focused on long-term sustainability.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, potential for contract extension, and impactful work.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with senior leaders and drive meaningful change.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while enhancing communication strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications and change management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Communications Change Manager for our client, a local government organisation based in Bedford. The successful post holder will support delivery of the organisation's Improvement Plan and wider organisational change required to secure long-term financial sustainability. The postholder will lead improvements to internal communications, ensuring messages are clear, timely, consistent and accessible. This role is a temporary contract with an initial contract of 3 months, with the possibility to extend. This role involves hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week on site required.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver an internal communications and engagement plan to support the organisation's Improvement Plan and wider change programme.
- Review and enhance internal communication channels, ensuring messages are timely, accessible, consistent, and effectively communicated across the organisation.
- Produce engaging communications, staff updates, leadership briefings, and key messages that support organisational improvement, financial sustainability, and change initiatives.
- Support senior leaders and managers to communicate organisational change effectively, providing guidance on messaging, timing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate engagement activities across services, gathering feedback, identifying challenges, and promoting best practices.
Communications Change Manager in Bedford employer: Positive Employment
As a local government organisation in Bedford, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our commitment to meaningful change and improvement not only enhances the community we serve but also offers our employees unique opportunities to develop their skills and make a tangible impact. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a focus on clear communication, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
