Communications Manager

Murray McIntosh; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Communications Manager to spearhead strategy and engagement while managing media relations and complex stakeholder interactions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, particularly within defense or government sectors, and must possess high integrity and discretion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional communications experience, ideally in defense, aerospace, or government sectors.
• Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical and defense industry context.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic communication planning and media relations.
• Manage a complex stakeholder landscape and ensure compliance with national security.
• Line manage a Communications Officer and enhance communications across channels.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Content creation

Job description

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Reporting into the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager will take responsibility for strategic communication planning, media relations, reputation and brand management, stakeholder engagement, content creation and security compliance.

We're looking for someone who can take the lead on strategy, thinks creatively and takes the initiative.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working together with the policy and public affairs team to ensure an impactful presence across key channels
• Working with the team to improve communications, curating engaging content and the use of different channels to maximise impact
• Managing Crisis readiness
• Operating under national security constraints, with heavy regulation, often unable to disclose detailed project information
• Managing a complex stakeholder landscape spanning government and commercial as well as ethical and political sensitivities
• Identifying opportunities for translating complex work into accessible and impactful messages and long-term campaigns
• Line managing a Communications Officer

They are looking for someone with:

• Proven track record in media relations, executive comms, and stakeholder engagement
• 5+ years of professional communications experience, ideally within the defence, aerospace, or government sectors
• Good knowledge of the defence sector and the challenges and opportunities associated with it
• Familiarity with government procurement and national security protocols
• Strong understanding of geopolitical and defence industry context
• Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain one
• High level of discretion and integrity
• Ability to distil complex technical or sensitive information into clear, approved messaging
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunity agency on behalf of its clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom