Communications Manager

On behalf of NCA , we are looking for a Communications Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract to 30/09/27 based remotely with attendance in London as and when required. The role : We are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of a multi-disciplinary communications strategy and plan for Operation Beaconport.

This is a high-profile and sensitive role requiring an experienced communications professional with a strong background in media relations, stakeholder engagement, external affairs and senior-level communications advice. As a Communications Manager , your main responsibilities will be: Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive communications strategy and plan aligned to the operational objectives of Operation Beaconport.

Develop and manage proactive and reactive media relations activity for a high-profile and sensitive national operation. Lead external affairs activity and act as a key communications interface between the operational team, Gold Commander and senior stakeholders. Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Ministers, the Home Office, police leaders and operational partners.

Chair and lead the Operation Beaconport Communications Coordination Group to ensure coordinated and consistent communications across partner organisations. Provide expert communications advice and handling recommendations to senior leaders and operational decision -makers. Coordinate communications activity across a complex multi-agency and multi-stakeholder environment.

Work collaboratively with UK police forces , operational partners and other relevant organisations to ensure messaging is clear, accurate and consistent. Engage with victim and survivor advocacy groups where appropriate to support effective and sensitive communications. Identify, assess and manage communications risks, issues and opportunities through effective horizon scanning and forward planning.

Develop communications approaches for sensitive, complex or high-profile issues under significant public and media scrutiny. Ensure communications activity supports the wider operational objectives and reputation of the organisation and its partners. Use strong influencing and negotiation skills to achieve alignment across a diverse range of stakeholders and partner organisations.

PLEASE NOTE: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Essential: Significant experience managing media relations, stakeholder engagement and external affairs within a complex , high-profile or politically sensitive organisation or programme. Proven experience developing and delivering integrated communications strategies and plans against clear organisational or operational objectives .

Strong experience of proactive and reactive media relations, including handling sensitive or high-profile issues. Experience providing trusted communications advice to senior leaders and supporting complex communications handling. Demonstrable experience working across complex stakeholder landscapes and coordinating communications with multiple partner organisations.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence senior internal and external audiences. Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills. Experience managing communications risks and opportunities through horizon scanning, issues management and forward planning. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure and sensitive operational environment.

Experience working in the public sector, government, law enforcement or another highly regulated environment. Desirable: Previous experience working within a law enforcement , policing, criminal justice or national security environment. Experience supporting communications for complex national operations or multi-agency programmes.

Experience working with Ministers, government departments and senior public sector stakeholders. Experience working alongside victim and survivor advocacy groups or supporting communications relating to sensitive safeguarding issues. Experience managing communications relating to child sexual exploitation, serious crime, safeguarding or other highly sensitive subject areas.

Experience chairing or leading cross-organisational communications groups or networks. Previous experience working in an environment subject to significant media, political and public scrutiny. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".