Communications Advisor

KBS Maritime; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Communications Advisor to enhance strategic communications and employee engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong verbal and written skills and be proficient in content publishing using SharePoint and WordPress. This role offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday and enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible parental benefits

Professional career development

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with analytics tools and SEO strategies.
• Proactive attitude and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement Internal Communications Strategy for employee engagement.
• Draft content including news stories and press releases.
• Manage and maintain intranet and website platforms.

Skills

Content publishing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Design software familiarity

Tools

SharePoint

WordPress

InDesign

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Job description

Job Title: Communications Advisor

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Marketing & Communications, Business Support

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Overview

What You’ll be doing: As Communications Advisor at KBS Maritime, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering impactful, strategic communications that engage, inform, and inspire. Working closely with the Head of Communications, you’ll play a key role in shaping both internal and external messaging across the organisation. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive communicator who thrives on variety and wants to make a meaningful contribution across multiple channels and audiences.

Responsibilities

You’ll help implement our Internal Communications Strategy, driving employee engagement through clear, consistent messaging. You’ll support the creation and distribution of corporate updates from business wins and policy changes to strategic announcements, and produce high-quality marketing materials including brochures, videos, and animations. You’ll also be responsible for drafting compelling content such as news stories, press releases, white papers, and interviews that align with our brand and business goals.

Your role will also involve coordinating and delivering employee engagement activities, customer events, trade shows, and exhibitions. You’ll manage and maintain our intranet and website platforms, ensuring brand consistency and publishing content via SharePoint and WordPress. As a brand ambassador, you’ll champion our visual identity and tone of voice across all functions, helping to ensure KBS Maritime’s communications are as strong and distinctive as the services we deliver.

You’ll Have

To thrive in this role, you’ll ideally bring some experience, whether through internships or entry-level positions in marketing, communications, or a related field. You’ll be confident publishing content via platforms like SharePoint and WordPress and have hands-on familiarity with analytics tools and SEO strategies to boost reach and engagement. Furthermore, a working knowledge of design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva, or Adobe Express will be a strong asset.

About you

We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with a creative mindset and a willingness to contribute fresh ideas. You’ll also need to be highly organised and detail-oriented, capable of juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines with confidence.

You’ll get

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of 9th November 2025 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing 17th November 2025. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us

At KBS Maritime, we\'re not just another company - we\'re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty\'s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy\'s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that\'s unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK\'s National Defence and Security. But it\'s not just about the work - at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.