Change & Communications Lead – 18-Month FTC

Bristol (Hybrid with some travel)

£57,000 - £70,000 (DOE)

Ashley Kate is delighted to be partnering with a leading global professional services firm that is experiencing an exciting period of transformation. They are looking for a Change & Communications Lead to join their team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, supporting a major Global People Change Programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the communications strategy for a forward-thinking organisation, ensuring the successful implementation of their People Strategy.

The Role

• As the Change & Communications Lead, you will:
• Develop & execute effective communication strategies to support the People Strategy.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and ensure alignment.
• Identify risks & resistance to change and create mitigation plans.
• Assess change impact across different business areas.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager and Change & Communications team on the Workday implementation.
• Create engaging content for internal channels, including emails, intranet, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the EVP team in Talent Acquisition to align internal & external messaging.
• Provide updates to senior leadership and HR on progress and impact.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in HR Change Management and leading communications strategies.
• Strong project management skills with a collaborative, proactive approach.
• Experience in a large or global organisation is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) is preferred.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global organisation that is people-focused, inclusive, and forward-thinking. They offer a flexible and supportive work culture, excellent benefits, and a real commitment to employee development.

Interested? Get in touch with Jacqui at 0203 800 1500 for more information.