Change and Integration Communications Specialist

My high-profile client are recruiting for an Communications Lead. The role is a Hybrid position on site 3 days a week and 2 days from home, working normal office hours. The role is a duration of 12 months.

The Role:

As a Change and Integration Communications Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving effective internal (80%) and external (20%) communication strategies for the integration of an external company into ours. You will work closely with the executive leadership, functional and business integration leads, project managers and global business partners in Communications and People & Culture to develop and implement communications plans that engage employees, enable the transfer of critical information, and build a shared culture between both organisations. Your expertise in crafting compelling narratives, engaging content, and utilising various channels will be essential to ensuring successful change adoption and employee engagement.

Your Opportunities:

• Collaborate with leadership (site & global) and project teams to understand the objective and impact of activities to integrate the external company.
• Develop comprehensive communication plans, with input from global communications, tailored to specific projects associated with the integration - ensuring alignment across organisational goals and objectives.
• Create clear, concise, and impactful messaging that communicates the purpose, benefits and expectations of change to new joining employees at all levels from the acquired company.
• Utilise a variety of communication channels and platforms to effectively reach and engage colleagues across sites in the United States and United Kingdom.
• Provide guidance and support to senior leaders and managers to enhance their communication skills and effectively cascade information to their teams.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of delivered communications, gathering feedback and making adjustments as necessary.
• Working in close collaboration with Site Leadership and the lead People & Culture business partner to drive the Leadership Forum supporting people managers.
• Serve as Communications point of contact for affiliate (US, UK & Ireland affiliates) and global (Diagnostics - RDS, R&D, Ops, etc.) communicators.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in change management and communication.

Who you are:

• External consultant with minimum 10 years of experience in corporate communications, with a focus on change management and organisational transformation.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful change communication strategies in a corporate environment (healthcare industry and M&A integration experience highly preferred).
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and compelling messaging.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Duration: 6-12 starting mid-July 2024.

Location: Primary location Scotland, with ability to travel to other sites abroad as needed (during high periods) in agreement with leadership.