Communications and Marketing Lead

General Dynamics UK; Pentrebach; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Pentrebach is seeking a full-time Communications and Marketing Lead to enhance brand visibility and develop internal and external communication strategies. The role involves managing digital platforms and executing marketing campaigns. Candidates should have a strong background in communications and be able to work across various stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits scheme

Personalised career development plan

Professional training courses

Flexible working environment

Company sports and social club

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs within a relevant field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital presence including website and social media.
• Develop integrated communications strategies.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns for product launches.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Experience in communications

Digital platform management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Communications and Marketing Lead to join our team. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £39,600 to £49,500 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally. Joining an established team based at our Oakdale and Merthyr facility in South Wales, you will work across a range of stakeholders to support the development of an internal and external communications strategy for GDLS-UK. This role will be pivotal in enhancing brand visibility, supporting business development efforts, and ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital presence including website, social media, and content marketing.
• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with global GDLS teams to align messaging and leverage shared resources.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns to support product launches, events, and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• A compressed nine-day fortnight – every other Friday off.
• A flexible benefits scheme to adapt benefits to suit individual and family needs.
• A personalised career development plan with regular progress reviews.
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external.
• A flexible working environment with compressed hours, reduced hours, and job share.
• A Company sports and social club with discounted events to connect with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs within defence, aerospace, or a complex engineering environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing digital platforms and content creation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK defence industry and government relations is a plus.

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employ more than 700 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is embedded into our culture so all employees understand the Company's direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workplace that is inclusive of beliefs, cultural backgrounds, job experiences, thoughts and ideas.