Digital Communications Officer

ADS Group Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

9-day fortnight

Extended remote working

Enhanced parental leave

28 days’ annual leave

Option to buy additional annual leave

Additional leave for long service

Job summary

ADS Group Ltd is seeking a proactive Digital Communications Officer to join their communications team in Greater London. In this hybrid role, you will deliver communications across various channels to members in the UK’s aerospace, defence, security, and space industries.

The ideal candidate should possess strong copywriting skills, excellent communication abilities, and a good understanding of digital channels. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus, private health insurance, and 28 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organized communications professional with experience in marketing or communications role.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional copywriting ability producing clear, engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital communications to members across various channels.
• Manage multiple projects effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Support and enhance online engagement through social media.

Skills

Copywriting

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Social media understanding

Education

Relevant qualifications in marketing or communications

Job description

As digital communications officer at ADS, you’ll work as part of a busy communications team, delivering digital communications to our members in the South West, Scotland and Northern Ireland. As the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries, your work will help shape our relationship with our members locally.

In particular, you’ll work across our range of digital channels, including industry-leading newsletters, social media channels and our website.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive team player with some experience in communicating to a wide variety of audiences. You’ll have an eye for detail and storytelling abilities to ensure the continued success of the ADS brand.

You will report directly to the Head of External Communications, working closely with the Directors of our Regional offices, as well as the Director of External Affairs for ADS Regions.

Please note that regular domestic travel to ADS’ regional offices will form part of this role, and all travel expenses will be reimbursed.

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a proactive and organised communications professional with either relevant qualifications or experience in a marketing or communications role. You will be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively and delivering high-quality outputs within a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across teams and adapting your approach for different audiences. With exceptional copywriting ability, you will produce clear, engaging content across a range of formats, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will also have a good understanding of social media platforms and digital channels, with the ability to support and enhance online engagement. A genuine interest in the ADS sectors is important, alongside a willingness to develop your knowledge further.

THE CONTRACT

Contract: Permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Location: Hybrid working, with 3 days in the London/Farnborough office and 2 days working from home.

Benefits: Bonus, pension, private health insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, extended remote working, enhanced parental leave, 28 days’ annual leave, the option to buy additional annual leave, and additional annual leave for long service.