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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East of England, are looking for an experienced Strategic Change & Engagement Lead to join their team and play a crucial role in their improvement plan operations.        

Position: Strategic Change & Engagement Lead
Rate: £275 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Oct 2026) Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• To support delivery of the Council’s Improvement Plan and wider organisational change required to secure long-term financial sustainability.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop and deliver a clear internal communications and engagement plan for the Council’s Improvement Plan, improving the quality, consistency, reach and accessibility of communications that support the Council’s transition to long-term financial sustainability.
• Review and strengthen internal communication channels, approaches and content to ensure messages are timely, targeted, accessible and understood across the organisation.
• Coordinate engagement activity across services, identifying communication risks, areas of concern and emerging feedback themes to inform future communications and engagement.

Job Requirements:

• Direct experience of working in or with local authorities is strongly preferred, with a sound understanding of the political, democratic and governance environment in which councils operate.
• Strong experience of improving internal communications, stakeholder engagement and change communications within a complex organisational environment, including the production of staff updates, leadership briefings and engagement materials that improve clarity, consistency and impact.
• Experience of working with elected Members, senior officers, political groups and cross-party stakeholders, including advising senior leaders on sensitive messages, briefings and lines to take.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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