Communications and Engagement Lead

Communications and Engagement Lead

Location: Bristol - Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office
Rate: £400 per day
IR35: Inside IR35
Contract: Initial contract
Sector: Transport / Infrastructure / Strategic Growth

A major regional organisation is seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement Lead to support high-profile transport, infrastructure and strategic growth programmes across the Bristol region.
You'll lead communications, stakeholder engagement and public consultation activity on complex programmes shaping future transport, housing, infrastructure, place-making and economic growth. This is a high-impact role requiring strong political awareness and the ability to turn complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives.

Key Responsibilities
Lead communications, engagement and consultation across major transport and infrastructure programmes.
Develop compelling narratives around growth, sustainable transport, infrastructure and place-making.
Plan and deliver public consultations, from strategy and promotion through to analysis and dissemination.
Build relationships with senior local, regional and national stakeholders.
Ensure engagement reaches diverse communities and hard-to-reach groups.
Advise senior leaders on communications risks, opportunities and reputation management.
Manage external communications, engagement and consultation consultants.
Maintain consistent messaging across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
Support programme branding, communications strategy and stakeholder briefings.

Requirements
Strong experience delivering communications and stakeholder engagement for complex transport or infrastructure projects.
Proven experience developing communications and engagement strategies.
Experience leading public consultation and community engagement.
Strong stakeholder management skills within complex or politically sensitive environments.
Ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible messaging.
Excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship management skills.
Strong political awareness, judgement and diplomacy.
Public sector, major projects, strategic growth, transport or place-making experience would be highly beneficial.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of communications and engagement across some of the region's most significant long-term programmes, working directly with senior stakeholders and delivery teams.

£400 per day Inside IR35 Bristol Hybrid - 2 days in office

Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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