Change & Communications Specialist - Cyber Security

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Change & Communications Specialist - Cyber Security</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: UK Remote</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duration: 6 months</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Rate: £400 to £450 per day inside IR35</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Summary</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Change & Communications Specialist to support the delivery of cyber security initiatives through effective change management, communication, and awareness activities. Working closely with the Cyber Change Lead and project teams, you will coordinate and execute change delivery support, stakeholder engagement, readiness activities, and user adoption efforts to ensure successful implementation of cyber programmes.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will play a key role in driving cyber awareness and engagement by creating compelling, creative content such as posters, infographics, newsletters, videos, and digital assets to promote cyber-safe behaviours across the organisation. Supporting Cyber Champions and local initiatives will also be part of your remit.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">In addition, you will draft and coordinate communications across multiple channels, maintain communication assets and SharePoint content, and manage launch and reinforcement activities for cyber initiatives. Your work will be essential in tracking change progress, gathering stakeholder feedback, and escalating adoption risks to ensure smooth delivery and high user adoption.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A creative mindset and strong storytelling capabilities are essential to develop engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences, from frontline employees to senior leaders.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Skills</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience supporting change, communications, awareness, training, or employee engagement initiatives</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong stakeholder management skills, confident working with technical SMEs and business stakeholders</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong content development and storytelling abilities</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Creative mindset for developing engaging awareness materials (posters, infographics, videos, presentations)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Practical knowledge of change management principles and approaches</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proactive, hands-on attitude with strong attention to detail (a doer!)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience using Microsoft 365 tools including PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, and Copilot</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proficiency with Canva and video creation/editing tools to produce professional-quality multimedia content</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to gather and analyse stakeholder feedback and escalate adoption risks appropriately</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Software/Tools</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, Copilot)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Canva</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Video creation and editing software</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Certifications & Standards</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Practical knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci or equivalent is beneficial but not mandatory)</span></li>

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