Principal Consultant - Strategic Communications Communications Manager / Communications Consultant Start: ASAP / Immediate Duration: Until end of March 2026Daily Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Manchester, Hybrid (1 - 2 days per fortnight) Project: Strategic data transformation project We are supporting a major strategic data transformation programme within a central government department. The Strategy Team is seeking a Principal Consultant - Strategic Communications to provide high-level communication leadership and capability development. This is an urgent requirement, with an immediate start preferred. Responsibilities: - Develop and deliver communication strategies for internal digital/data transformation teams - Build and enhance communications capability, including templates, resourcing strategy, and content - Create engaging communications across multiple channels to support visibility and strengthen stakeholder relationships - Develop narrative and messaging frameworks to articulate the benefits of strategic change - Work closely with senior members of the strategy team - Operate proactively, shaping approaches in an evolving environment - Help drive new ways of working and influence strategic communication methods Requirements and Key Skills: - Government communications experience strongly preferred - Ideally a Member of the Government Communication Profession - Proven strategic communications background within transformation or public-sector environm