Communications Manager

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Our defence client are currently looking for an experienced SC cleared Communications Manager to work on an initial 11 month contract at their site in Corsham.

Applicants must have the following skills:

*Have strong verbal/written comms skills. Confidently plan/edit/review/write content for internal comms mediums, e.g. webpages, fortnightly Newsletter, regular email bulletins

*Efficient management & continual development of stakeholder management; influencing stakeholders at all levels across Top Level Budgets; managing expectations; challenging the status quo

*Experience in developing and leading the delivery of Comms Strategies and Plans across varying but linked Projects, ensuring delivery in an effective, consistent, timely fashion

*Strong project management skills; demonstrated ability to work in a self-structured, project-based environment working with senior executives across all levels of the Business in planning and executing communications activities

*High level of planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks in this busy role

*Play a key role in anticipating and managing emerging issues, conflicting priorities and strict deadlines

*Put in place systems to track and improve the effectiveness of communications both internally and externally

*Experience of transferring skills and knowledge to colleagues

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

1.Develop a Communications Strategy & Plan for MODNET incorporating an Overseas Engagement Strategy.

2.Develop & maintain Comms Strategy & Plan for Integrated user Service (IUS).

3.Create IUS Strategy and Plan based on latest Project Delivery Plans.

4.The above should be developed in conjunction with MODNET Migration Team, ISS Corporate Communications and Business Change Team.

5.Plan,edit and draft content for a variety of communications material in support of Communication Strategy and Plan.

6.Ensure internal communication messaging remains consistent with external comms messages, aligning to current ISS initiatives. Audiences could range from senior briefing notes to Defence intranet announcements to c.10,000+ users.

Due to the nature of this client applicants with a current SC clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.