Strategic Comms Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | UK wide/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Marketing & Communications |
| Salary | £475 Per Day |
| Start Date | February 27th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7343-PSR1JP00099695 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Strategic Comms Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based UK wide/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- Work with a range of policy teams to provide expert communications advice and guidance to help shape and deliver public policies and services.
- Scope requirements and bring together communications specialists to develop targeted and engaging communications strategies.
- Develop communications strategies and messages with the end audience in mind using insight, past learnings and customer/stakeholder feedback.
- Work with policy leads to identify the long-term requirements and develop coherent and joined up communication proposals.
- Identify and act on any opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Line manage direct reports and matrix manage the work of colleagues across the team.
About The Candidate (specialist skills & requirements):
- Experienced comms professional, with a strong track record of communicating complex subject matter to diverse audiences.
- Track record of designing and delivering communication strategies using a wide mix of channels including digital, media, stakeholder, events and branding.
- Strong influencing skills, and experience of building positive relationships and establishing networks internally and externally with stakeholders, partners and colleagues.
- Excellent planning, management and organisational abilities.
- Experience of effectively working with and advising very senior colleagues.
- The ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines, whilst motivating and leading others.
- Good analytical skills, plus excellent written and oral comms skills reflecting the need to explain complex policy to non-specialist audiences in a clear and engaging way.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
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- Work with a range of policy teams to provide expert communications advice and guidance to help shape and deliver public policies and services.
