Interim Executive Communications Manager

Client: FTSE-listed Science organisation

Day Rate: £345 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid and in Manchester, UK

Duration: 12 months

A world-leading, Science organisation is seeking a sharp, strategic communications professional to partner with senior leadership in a fast-paced, global organisation.

This is a high-impact interim role where you'll craft compelling executive narratives, support major transformation programmes, and bring complex business stories to life.

Responsibilities:

You'll sit at the heart of leadership communications, supporting senior executives across Finance and HR. Expect a mix of strategy, delivery, and stakeholder collaboration:

• Elevate executive positioning across internal and external channels (town halls, social, media, key events)
• Shape messaging for major moments, including financial results, transformation updates, and leadership communications
• Turn complex business and people topics into clear, engaging content
• Partner globally across functions to deliver joined-up, high-impact communications
• Support employee engagement programmes and global virtual events
• Bring structure and quality to content, channels, and collaboration tools

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in Communications, PR, or Public Affairs
• Confidence handling sensitive, pre-release information
• Strong storytelling skills and able to simplify and sharpen complex topics
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders / executive communications
• A strategic mindset with a delivery-focused approach
• Digital fluency across tools like PowerPoint, Teams, and webinar platforms
• Advantageous would be any experience in a global or matrixed organisation

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com