Communications Manager


Company:	NRL Ltd
Salary:	£350 to £450 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, WA1 1RG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Communications Manager - Remote/weekly site visits

Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 Supporting a major business transformation and rebrand, this role offers an opportunity to shape how colleagues connect with and understand change across the organisation. Based from Rochdale, Stockport, or Warrington with hybrid flexibility, it’s ideal for a skilled communicator who enjoys driving engagement and clarity in a fast-evolving environment.

Salary

Competitive and dependent on experience

Location and Working Pattern

Hybrid working model – primarily remote, with attendance at either the Rochdale, Stockport, or Warrington office around one day per week, plus occasional travel to other sites and events.

- Warrington:

- Rochdale:

- Stockport

Client Overview

Our client operates across technical and engineering sectors, delivering innovative services to clients nationwide. This project represents a major transformation initiative, focused on improving communication, collaboration, and brand coherence across the business. Responsibilities

- Deliver internal communications and engagement initiatives that support organisational transformation.

- Develop clear, engaging content for multiple channels, including intranet, Teams, and presentations.

- Produce internal materials such as FAQs, user guides, and briefing packs.

- Coordinate key engagement activities including Town Halls, workshops and Q&A sessions.

- Manage internal communication platforms, ensuring consistent and accurate messaging.

- Create communication schedules and maintain the overall communications calendar.

- Tailor messaging for office-based and operational colleagues.

- Support programme reporting and provide updates to diverse stakeholder groups.

Must-have Requirements

- Proven experience in communications, internal communications, employee engagement or marketing.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong organisational and project management abilities.

- Experience developing engaging content for varied audiences.

- Skilled in stakeholder management and relationship building.

- Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

Nice-to-have Skills

- Experience supporting large-scale business change or transformation programmes.

- Background in engineering, infrastructure, construction, or technical services.

- Experience working with both office-based and operational teams.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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