Change Communications Lead

Job Description

Blue Legal is working in close partnership with a global professional services organisation to recruit a Change Communications Lead into a newly created, senior-level role. This is a strategic appointment for an experienced change communications professional who is confident operating at leadership level and shaping how large-scale transformation is understood and embedded across an international business. You’ll sit at the centre of complex change programmes, ensuring communications drive clarity, engagement and momentum across a multi-region, matrix-structured environment.

The Responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver strategic communication plans supporting large-scale business transformation.
• Partner with executive sponsors and programme teams to craft compelling change narratives.
• Translate technical or operational developments into clear, audience-focused messaging.
• Build tailored engagement approaches for different business groups and regions.
• Create impactful written and visual content across a range of internal channels.
• Equip leaders and managers with practical messaging frameworks to support local delivery.
• Identify risks, sentiment and potential barriers to adoption, adjusting plans accordingly.
• Monitor engagement levels and use insight to enhance communications effectiveness.
• Maintain high standards of discretion and professionalism in sensitive situations.
• Mentor and support a direct report, ensuring consistent quality and development.

The Candidate:

• Established experience delivering change communications within a large, complex corporate environment.
• Comfortable navigating matrix structures and working across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders during periods of organisational change.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how communications supports business outcomes.
• Experience supporting transformation such as digital innovation, structural change or new operating models.

Please note : Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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