Senior Programme Communications Manager (FTC)

As a key member of our change and communications workstream, you will partner with ExComm members to communicate and engage key stakeholders across the firm. You'll be directly partnering with our Chief Growth Officer, with a dotted line into the Change & Communications Lead, collaborating closely with the Programme Director, senior management, and the Internal Communication team.,

• Strategic Partnering:
+ Directly support the Chief Growth Officer and other ExComm members in developing and delivering compelling written and verbal communications for the programme.
• Narrative Creation:
+ Co-create the core transformation narrative, messaging, and tone of voice for the programme.
• Communications Strategy:
+ Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies and plans aligned with programme objectives, scope, and timelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
+ Conduct thorough analysis of stakeholder engagement insights to identify key audiences and communication needs.
• Alignment and Integration:
+ Collaborate with the Internal Communication team to ensure programme communications are aligned with other strategic change projects and BAU priorities.
• Impact Measurement:
+ Monitor and measure the impact and effectiveness of communication activities, making adjustments as necessary.,
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments
Finance
• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services.
Family & Lifestyle
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes.
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave.
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)
Technical Skills This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

+ Minimum of 15+ years in communications, with direct experience of partnering and influencing at ExComm level and supporting transformational change programmes.
• Expertise:
+ Proven experience in developing and implementing communications strategies in complex, global organisations.
• Skills:
+ Excellent copywriting abilities for both written and verbal communication. + Exceptional attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly and succinctly at all levels. + A proactive, action-oriented approach and an inclusive style, supportive of team members.
• Global Perspective:
+ Ability to understand different cultural and local issues while maintaining a focus on global solutions.

Linklaters is a global commercial law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide. We are one of The Times' Top 50 Employers for Women, a Working Families top 30 employer, recognised by Stonewall as the leading employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the Legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Linklaters, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. Linklaters is embarking on an ambitious transformational change programme designed to revolutionise the way our Business Teams collaborate with our lawyers to provide unparalleled client experiences. This programme is pivotal to achieving the firm's strategic ambitions, and we are seeking a Senior Programme Communications Manager to be at the heart of this transformation. This role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.