Communications Lead


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

Communications Lead

Immediate Start / Location - Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications professional to lead a busy communications function within a large and complex organisation.

This strategic role will be responsible for overseeing a broad range of internal and external communications activities, ensuring clear, engaging and effective messaging across diverse audiences.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide expert communications advice, lead key projects and help enhance organisational engagement and reputation.Leading a communications team, you will drive the development and delivery of communication strategies, support organisational change initiatives and ensure communications activities align with wider business objectives.About You

Significant experience in a senior communications leadership role within a public sector background

Strong background in internal and external communications

Proven experience developing and delivering communication strategies

Experience managing and motivating teams

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Ability to provide trusted advice to senior leaders

Experience managing sensitive and complex communications issues

What's on Offer

Opportunity to lead high-profile communications initiatives

Collaborative and professional working environment

Chance to make a meaningful impact within a large organisation

If you are an experienced communications leader with a strategic mindset and a track record of delivering impactful communications, we would love to hear from you.

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