Head of Communications We re looking for a Head of Communications for our public sector client on an initial 5-month contract paying between £600 to £700 per day inside IR35, depending on experience. This contract is 4 days per week. This role allows hybrid working with an expectation to attend the office as required. The successful Head of Communications and Engagement Transformation will play a pivotal role in redesigning how the client approaches communications and community engagement. This is a high-impact interim role following the departure of the Head of Corporate Office - offering the chance to build a stronger, more joined-up model across press, digital, marketing, policy and community functions. You ll lead on: Defining and delivering a new operating model for communications and engagement across the council Working closely with elected members to establish a clear, shared vision Managing corporate office functions day-to-day - including communications, policy, democratic services, and community engagement Driving measurable improvements in public engagement and visibility Providing leadership and line management across a cross-functional team You will need: Strong senior leadership experience in public sector communications and engagement A background in operating model transformation or service redesign Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead change Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across communications, engagement and policy A polit