Communications Lead

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence and Aerospace company is seeking a Communications Lead for a 6-month contract in Belfast. The successful candidate will support internal communications during a Merger and Acquisition process and help establish local communication strategies. Key responsibilities include creating communication tools and managing messaging consistency. Candidates should have experience in communications, particularly in transformation and change within the M&A environment. This role offers a competitive £34.98 per hour, based on Inside IR35 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish Communications set up and outputs in Belfast.
• Support creation of internal communication tools and channels.
• Define and deliver key messaging during the transition phase.
• Manage consistent messaging with public affairs team.

Skills

Experience in communications (internal, external, community relations)

Experience of M&A comms environment, transformation and change

Good understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment

Comms plan definition and execution

Strategic thinking

Ability to connect with different stakeholders across functions and divisions

Event management capability

Understanding of local UK media and ability to engage effectively

Understanding of community relations and ability to engage effectively

Understanding of internal communications channels

Job description

Communications Lead

6 month contract

Based in Belfast

Offering £34.98ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience supporting a Merger and Acquisition process?

Do you have hands‑on experience in Change Communications?

Do you want to work with an industry‑leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Communications Lead, you will be working alongside a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the establishment of Communications "set up" and outputs in Belfast, bringing local needs into alignment with the company's communications approach in the UK as appropriate
• Supports the creation of interim and long‑term internal communications tools and channels
• Works with the project team to define and deliver key messaging and communications materials during the transition phase
• Interacts with wider UK and global communications team, and the public affairs team, to manage consistent messaging to external audiences

Skillset

• Experience in communications (internal, external, community relations)
• Experience of M&A comms environment, transformation and change
• Good understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment
• Comms plan definition and execution
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to connect with different stakeholders across functions and divisions
• Event management capability
• Understanding of local UK media and ability to engage effectively with them
• Understanding of community relations and ability to engage effectively with a wide range of neighbours
• Understanding of internal communications channels and ability to effectively engage with colleagues from across the business

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!