Strategic Communications Lead in Glasgow

Salary: £46,826.00 - £53,815.00 GBP Annual

Pension: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Please refer to the Civil Service Pensions website for more information.

Type: Full time

Fixed Term End: 30-05-2028

Please note: The advert will close at 11:59PM the night before the listed closing date.

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

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Our Values

Culture is at the heart of everything we do at SLC and we are guided by our five values which help make SLC a great place to work:

Honesty : We act with integrity and transparency, sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage.

Empowerment : We enable people to take initiative, make impactful decisions, and continuously learn and grow.

Accountability : We deliver on commitments, own our successes and mistakes, and strive for quality outcomes.

Respect : We value diverse perspectives, actively listen, and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

Trust : We collaborate across teams, build dependable relationships, and work as one to deliver for our customers.

About the Role

As Strategic Communications Lead, you will play a key role in shaping how SLC communicates and engages around some of its most significant transformation programmes and strategic priorities.

This 18-month fixed-term opportunity has been created to support a period of significant organisational change, as SLC delivers the ambitions set out in its business plan through its focus on Perform, Reform and Transform objectives. You'll play a leading role in communications for major change activity spanning multiple programme and areas of the organisation, helping colleagues and stakeholders understand not only what is changing, but why it matters and how individual initiatives connect to SLC's wider direction.

Working closely with senior leaders, programme teams and communications colleagues, you will take ownership of strategic communications plans for complex projects and change initiatives, leading their development, delivery and evaluation. You'll look beyond individual communications activity to understand the broader organisational, stakeholder and external environment, ensuring communications support effective delivery and informed decision-making.

Using insight, horizon scanning and an understanding of the political and organisational landscape, you'll anticipate risks, identify opportunities and help shape communications approaches that support engagement and understanding among colleagues and stakeholders.

You'll work across a wide range of stakeholders and matrix teams, coordinating plans and communications across interconnected change activity and bringing together different priorities and perspectives while ensuring project communications align with wider programme objectives and organisational messaging. You'll provide trusted communications advice and help maintain a clear and consistent narrative across transformation activity.

We're looking for a proactive communications professional with sound judgement, strategic thinking and the confidence to operate at senior levels. Success in the role will come from building trusted relationships, providing well-judged communications advice and bringing clarity and coordination to complex organisational change, helping SLC to deliver effectively while protecting and enhancing its reputation.

What you Bring

• Significant experience in developing and implementing strategic communications, with expertise in change communications and campaign management.
• Proven track record in leading successful campaigns and communications to support complex programmes.
• Membership of Government Communication Service (GCS) or be prepared to attain membership. Well-judged planning and analytical skills with ability to use data for decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills at senior levels
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities
• Political awareness and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Sound writing and editing skills with ability to simplify complex information
• Knowledge of change management principles and methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, PROSCI)

You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
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