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  • Title:

    Communications Lead

  • Location:

    Belfast

  • Salary:

    Up to £34.98 per hour

  • Contact:

    Billy Abbott

  • Contact email:

    babbott@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000027439_1764858409

  • Published:

    about 3 hours ago

  • Duration:

    6 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2026-01-03

  • Startdate:

    02/12/2025

Interim Communications Lead - Belfast

The Interim Communications Lead plays a pivotal role in guiding the communications strategy for a newly established company in Belfast. This position is central to shaping the organization's voice, ensuring colleagues, communities, and stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout a major transition.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish communications foundations: Set up the communications framework for the new Belfast entity, aligning local needs with broader UK approaches.
  • Drive employee engagement: Develop interim and long‑term internal communication tools and channels to support onboarding and inspire colleagues.
  • Craft compelling narratives: Collaborate with the project team to define and deliver key messaging and materials during the transition phase.
  • Ensure consistency: Work closely with UK and global communications teams, as well as public affairs, to maintain clear and consistent messaging to external audiences.

Required Qualities and Competencies

The Interim Communications Lead is expected to demonstrate integrity and awareness of compliance risks, ensuring sustainable growth and reputation. Essential qualities include:

  • Established experience in communications (internal, external, and community relations).
  • Background in M&A communications, transformation, and change.
  • Strong understanding of organizational structures, products, and the UK operating environment.
  • Knowledge of Northern Ireland as a business and community landscape.
  • Ability to define and execute communications plans.
  • Strategic thinking combined with quick implementation skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities.
  • Excellent writing and content creation skills.
  • Event management expertise.
  • Familiarity with UK media and ability to engage effectively.
  • Experience in community relations and engaging diverse local stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of internal communications channels and ability to connect with colleagues across the business.

Impact of the Role

This role is not just about managing communications-it is about shaping the identity of a new organization, building trust with employees and communities, and ensuring the company's values resonate locally and nationally. The Interim Communications Lead will be at the forefront of a transformation that defines the future of the Belfast site.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan