Communications Business Partner

Posted 15 September 2026
Salary £250 per day
LocationChichester
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration12 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000069671

Job description

Freelance Communications Business Partner
£250 per day | Inside IR35 | Immediate Start | Chichester / West Sussex

An immediate requirement has arisen for a Communications Business Partner to join our clients on a freelance basis, supporting their Highways, Transport & Planning function.

This is a great opportunity for a communications professional who can work confidently with senior stakeholders and operational teams, while also being hands-on with campaigns, content and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

·Develop and deliver strategic communications and engagement plans
·Lead proactive communications campaigns around highways and transport services
·Create engaging content across websites, social media and other channels
·Produce briefings, newsletters, FAQs and stakeholder communications
·Provide communications advice to senior managers and project teams
·Translate complex operational information into clear, accessible messaging
·Manage stakeholder relationships across internal and external audiences
·Support media, crisis and reactive communications when required
·Use customer insight, complaints and enquiries to improve communications
·Monitor campaign performance and stakeholder engagement

About You

·Proven experience in communications, PR, public affairs, journalism or marketing
·Strong copywriting and content creation skills
·Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities
·Experience delivering communications or engagement campaigns
·The ability to simplify complex information for different audiences
·Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
·Public sector or local government experience is desirable
 
For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on 02393876011