Junior/Assistant Consultant - Business Change and Communications

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The role we are seeking to fill sits within the Business Transformation team in our Transportation business, which has an excellent record of delivery for a wide range of clients including some of the largest public and private sector organisations in the UK, particularly in rail, highways, and local transport markets. We create a culture and environment to inspire, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility.

The UK transport sector is delivering some large and ambitious changes. In the current climate, maximising effectiveness in delivering against long-term funding commitments from Government is critical to support our economic growth. Our clients face key challenges in defining and delivering their long-term programmes, maximising the value of assets, and embracing new technologies so that they can deliver the best outcomes for users and for the economy.

The Role: 

Our Business Transformation team is supporting leaders to think differently by re-aligning their strategic priorities, providing support to re-organise their businesses and develop processes to support new operations. We help uncover and then overcome cultural and organisational challenges which are hindering success.

Your Purpose:

• We are looking to recruit talented individuals to join us who are passionate about delivering excellence in transformation and business change.  Like the rest of our team, these individuals will take pride in delivering an authentic and hands-on-approach to understand our clients’ business challenges and help them achieve their ambitions.
• This role we hope to fill will enhance our existing business consulting expertise with a business change and communications specialist.  
• You will have responsibility for client-facing work from the outset. All our consultants are expected to have regular interactions with clients, to contribute to work-streams or projects, and to work with colleagues in delivering specific project outputs.
• You will be expected to support achievement of challenging operational and consultancy revenue targets, supporting bid writing/tendering and the development and delivery of our wider transportation strategy. The role will be based in our Manchester or York office. Travel to attend client sites across the UK is key.
• A background in and communications, with proven ability to leverage communication expertise to drive impactful transformational change programmed. Skilled in designing and implementing communication campaigns and plans that achieve targeted outcomes and effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Experienced in sourcing, creating, and managing content across various channels, including internal email software, websites, and social media, ensuring cohesive messaging throughout.
• Capable of developing communications for leaders, working closely with senior stakeholders to align messaging with strategic goals and priorities. Proven experience with brand development and collaborating with creative design agencies to produce engaging, aligned visuals.
• Confident in advising others on best practices in marketing and communications, with strong interpersonal skills to influence, persuade, and build compelling arguments.
• Highly skilled in planning and executing calendars of both in-person and virtual events that support engagement and communication objectives. Collaborative team player who maximises internal and external networks to enhance communication efforts and drive project success.
• Possesses well-developed emotional intelligence, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit a range of stakeholders and establish trusted relationships with clients at all levels.

What you can bring:

• Degree educated or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline would be preferred, but is not essential.
• Professional qualification from a relevant discipline would be preferred, but is not essential.
• A chartered Management Consultant (or a commitment to be working towards chartership.)

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same. 

Security clearance: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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