Communications Contract Jobs in Bristol
R2R103946 - Digital Communications Manager
Posted Today by South End City Council
Your New OrganisationSouthend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the nee...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Senior Communications & Publicity Marketing Manager, Talent Brand (Remote)
Posted 1 day ago by Braintrust
About The RoleTRM Labs is looking for a Senior Communications & Publicity Marketing Manager, Talent Brand to build a...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
Alternance 12/24M - Assistante métier et de communication F/H - Martinique
Posted 1 day ago by Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Description de la Caisse des DépôtsAvec ses filiales et ses partenaires stratégiques, la Caisse des Dépôts constitue le...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Paris, France
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Sign UpCommunications Manager (Strategic Projects)
Posted 1 day ago by Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
The Communications Manager for our strategic projects and programmes will lead the development and delivery of strategic...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Sign UpStrategic Communications Manager - 12 Month Contract
Posted 2 days ago by Motability Foundation
About the roleThe Strategic Communications Manager is a vital role supporting the Motability Foundation to deliver struc...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Harlow, England, United Kingdom
Product Manager – Contact Centre & Unified Communications
Posted 3 days ago by Brookwood Recruitment
The OpportunityOur client is undergoing a major digital transformation and is investing heavily in modernising customer...
- Rate £95,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Greater London, Greater London, South East, England
Interim PR and Communications Manager - 12-month maternity cover
Posted 4 days ago by Variety, The Children s Charity
Variety is looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join our successful fundraising and communications team for FT...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London
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Sign UpSAP S/4HANA Programme Communications Lead - Southern England
Posted 5 days ago by IT People Recruitment
A leading UK organisation is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Programme Communications Lead to support a major busines...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Southern England
Change and Communications AI consultant - Contract role
Posted 5 days ago by Project Blackbook
Role: Change and Communications AI consultant - Contract roleConsulting Seniority: Consultant - Senior ConsultantDay rat...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Communications Contract Roles in Bristol
What does a communications contractor do?
Organisations bring in Communications contractors to plan, create, and deliver internal and external communications across corporate, change, crisis, and stakeholder engagement programmes. The scope of work ranges from developing communications strategies and messaging frameworks through to writing and distributing content across channels including intranets, email campaigns, press releases, social media, and executive briefings. Communications contractors are widely used during organisational transformation programmes, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory change, and crisis response, where the volume and sensitivity of communications activity exceeds the capacity of in-house teams.
Effective communications contractors combine strong writing ability with strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills. The ability to translate complex or technical subject matter into clear, audience-appropriate messaging is the core competency. Experience with internal communications platforms such as SharePoint, Staffbase, or Poppulo is increasingly expected. For external communications roles, media relations experience and an established network of journalist contacts are valued. Senior contractors are expected to advise leadership teams on communications strategy, manage sensitive messaging around restructuring or regulatory issues, and coordinate across multiple workstreams and channels simultaneously.
What is the market like for communications contractors?
The market for Communications contractors is a broad and consistently active market, with demand spread across the public sector, financial services, healthcare, and large corporates undergoing change. Internal communications work dominates the contract market, driven by the volume of transformation, restructuring, and cultural change programmes that require dedicated communications support. Change communications is the single strongest sub-specialism, with contractors who can embed within programme teams and manage the people side of technology and organisational change in particularly high demand. External communications and PR contract roles tend to be shorter and more reactive, often arising around product launches, crisis situations, or regulatory announcements.
What is the contracting market like in Bristol?
Aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering distinguish Bristol from other cities of comparable size. Major employers in the north fringe and surrounding area generate consistent requirements for systems engineering, safety-critical software, and security-cleared contractors, while the Temple Quarter and harbour area house a thriving technology and digital scene producing roles in product, design, data, and full stack development. Financial services and insurance employers add further breadth. This combination of engineering heritage and a vibrant digital economy gives the city unusual variety in its contracting opportunities. Defence and aerospace roles requiring security clearance command rates that rival the capital, while the broader technology and change market offers strong opportunity at a noticeably lower cost of living.
How much do communications contractors usually earn in Bristol?
Contract rates for communications roles in Bristol typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many communications vacancies in Bristol are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 communications contract roles across the site, with Bristol showing consistent demand. Data reviewed up to July 2026.