Communications Manager

Job title:
Communications Manager Location:
Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary:
£61,110 (Depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing:
You will support the Head of Communications (Europe & International ((E&I) in the delivery of communications activities to support E&I strategy and objectives including large and small events, targeted briefings, channel management, video design and written content You will be developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the E&iI Leadership Team in order to manage the delivery of a coordinated, effective employee communications and engagement plan You will provide expertise and guidance to the wider E&I business, developing and delivering communications plans as required and applying a good working knowledge of communications policies, reputational issues, brand guidelines and governance processes You are going to work in close partnership with UK based and international communications colleagues to share and drive best practice, consistency and alignment You will be maintaining strong working relationships with our customer community and industry partners to help deliver targeted communications outcomes You will support other communications activities as requested by both the Internal Communications Director and External Communications Director There will be the requirement for occasional travel to UK locations and potentially to overseas locations Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Proven extensive experience of devising and successfully implementing effective internal communications strategies and associated activities that support and drive employee engagement and business priorities Degree and/or relevant professional certificate or equivalent experience along with exceptional written and oral skills An excellent understanding of core communications principles, techniques and skills particularly in content development Familiarity with exploiting a variety of communications channels, including video and digital, and integrating them to create compelling narratives across a broad variety of business activities and initiatives for the employee population.
Experience of managing and persuading a diverse range of internal stakeholders including senior leaders Desirable:
Experience of working in large, complex organisations with international markets Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Air Sector Communications Team:
The Air Sector UK Communications Team is made up more than 35 colleagues, experts in their various specialisms of external and internal communications, events management, community relations and creative / digital design.
You'll work as part of this team and also be a business partner to our Europe & International (E&I) business within the Air Sector.
In E&I we have a long and proud heritage in the development, manufacture upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft.
Today, we operate across the globe, in multiple markets to support our customers - wherever, whenever and whatever their challenges may be.
We support them across the whole life cycle from design, development and production, through to provision of aircraft, training, support and maintenance.
Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference.
You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.
If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
18 th November 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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