Strategic Communications Lead - Government & Public AffairsContract: 6 Months (Initial)Rate: £600 (A day)Location: NW London (Hybrid)Ir35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

This role will shape narrative, influence decision-makers and manage high-profile, politically sensitive communications across government, regulators and public sector stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead government and public affairs communications strategy aligned to policy and reform priorities
• Act as senior advisor to executive leaders on political and reputational risk
• Develop briefings, position papers, stakeholder messaging and consultation materials
• Engage with central government, regulators and public sector partners
• Manage communications around reform, funding, legislation and public accountability
• Integrate communications activity with programme delivery and governance

Essential Experience

• Senior experience in government, public sector or policy communications
• Strong background in public affairs, external affairs or lobbying-focused comms
• Experience handling politically sensitive or high-risk communications
• Excellent senior-level briefing and stakeholder engagement skills

HE experience desirable but not essential

Thank you for applying, We have a number of applicant applying for each role, apologies if we do not come back on your profile, it is very difficult to respond to all applicants.