Transformation Communications Manager

Senior Manager, Transformation Communications Financial Services | High-Visibility, Portfolio-Wide Remit 6 month contract | Outside IR35 | up to £800/day Our client, a global player in fund and asset servicing, is undertaking significant organisational transformation - and needs a senior communications specialist to lead the narrative across it. This isn't an execution-only role. You'll partner directly with Transformation and programme leadership to own and shape communications across a live, multi-programme transformation portfolio - translating complex, sometimes sensitive change into clear, compelling communications for both colleagues and clients. What you'll be doing • Defining and leading the communications strategy across the transformation portfolio, ensuring one coherent narrative across all programmes and audiences • Owning end-to-end internal and external communications for major change initiatives from day one • Building senior stakeholder relationships across the business - acting as a trusted advisor, not just a comms resource • Leading enterprise-wide messaging that connects individual programmes to the bigger strategic picture • Producing comms plans, messaging frameworks, stakeholder maps and client-facing materials across a range of formats and channels What you'll bring • A strong track record in senior communications roles within complex, matrixed or professional services environments • Multiple cycles of end-to-end transformation communications delivery - this is not a first-time exposure role • Direct experience communicating difficult people change: restructures, redundancies, role changes - handled with sensitivity and confidence • Exceptional writing skills, with the versatility to flex tone and format for different audiences • The gravitas to challenge and advise stakeholders at ExCo level • Comfort working across multiple complex workstreams in a fast-moving environment This is a rare opportunity to shape the communications strategy behind a major transformation agenda, with genuine influence at the top table - not just a seat in the room. Interested? Get in touch to find out more.