Senior / Principal Consultant - Comms and Engagement Specialist

£65,000+ - Yearly Bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience. This is a key position within our business; we are looking for the right individual to help develop communication and engagement strategies within some of our key defence and government programmes.

Core Skills:

The below responsibilities are not exhaustive, it is a list of chosen skills which you will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Previous consultancy experience in a similar role

• Experience delivering for Defence Sector, i.e. DE&S and Defence Digital

• Experience delivering in Central Government, i.e. Home Office, HMRC and DEFRA

• Support Capability Leads with all communications and engagements across a diverse stakeholder groups

• Develop Communication and Engagement Strategies & Plans

• Build on existing communications and engagement strategies & plans to provide further detail directly related to the key stakeholder groups

• Develop and consistently articulate the programme’s core narrative, key messages, benefits and outcomes

• Ensure all messaging is consistent, positive, and reinforces the strategic importance of the programme

• Map and analyse key stakeholder groups to tailor communication approaches and content

• Develop clear and compelling communications materials

• Translate complex technical concepts into easily digestible and engaging messages for diverse stakeholder audiences

• Manage and maintain communication channels specific to the programme

• Plan and execute a range of engagement activities, such as town halls, workshops, roadshows, etc.

• Support the creation of training and enablement materials in conjunction with technical leads and 3rd party supplier

• Facilitate two-way communication channels to encourage feedback

• Define metrics for communication effectiveness and engagement

• Monitor, measure, and report on the impact of communication activities

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a dedicated communications and engagement role, ideally in Defence environment

• Demonstrable experience of Cloud technologies / Cloud adoption activities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly, concisely, and manage engagements with a divers set of stakeholders

• The suitable candidate will need National Security Vetting (NSV) security clearance. They will, preferably, already hold NSV to a high or very high standard, but must be able, and willing, to achieve it

Role Location:
Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients requirements. We require our people to be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office, and to be able to co-locate at our client locations, which are typically 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4/M5 corridor. New clients are always coming on board, and we require our consultants to be able to work flexibly and wherever this work requires.

Our Core Values & Behaviours:

Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, stand us apart from our competition, are the central, driving force to i3Works’ culture and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

Purposeful

• Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.

• Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works.

• Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.

Dynamic

• Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open- minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation.

• Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.

Supportive

• Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation.

• Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.

Benefits at i3Works: 

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance

• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company – rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays)

• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.

• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)

• 5% company pension contribution

• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice

• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources

• Enhanced parental leave

• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)

• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels

• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.