Senior Communications Lead

Capita

United Kingdom
Competitive basic salary; not specified; benefits ...
Home-based - gbr, united kingdom
Leading large-scale transformation programmes
Developing comprehensive communications strategies
Operating in high-scrutiny public sector environments
Capita is seeking a Senior Communications Lead to manage and develop communications strategies for a significant public service programme implementation. The role requires extensive experience in high-scrutiny environments and aims to build confidence among stakeholders during the project's transition to live services

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for designing and leading communications for a complex, high-profile Capita Public Service programme implementation and go-live.
  • The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership while building and sustaining effective relationships with government stakeholders.
  • Capita offers a competitive salary, 23 days' holiday rising to 27, and extensive benefits including paid volunteering days and family leave.

Matching Summary

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Capita is seeking a Senior Communications Lead to manage and develop communications strategies for a significant public service programme implementation. The role requires extensive experience in high-scrutiny environments and aims to build confidence among stakeholders during the project's transition to live services.

Salary

Competitive basic salary; Not specified; Benefits include 23-27 days holiday, pension, and paid volunteering

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading large-scale transformation programmes
  • Developing comprehensive communications strategies
  • Operating in high-scrutiny public sector environments
  • Managing stakeholder relationships with government
  • Handling TUPE and workforce transition communications

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with formal change methodologies
  • Background in central government or shared services
  • Knowledge of service migration communications
  • Proven track record in media and issues management

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience leading communications for large-scale transformation
  • Proven ability to operate credibly with senior public-sector stakeholders
  • Hands-on experience across implementation, transition, and go-live phases

Work Rights

Not specified

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