Communications Advisor - Content Development & Delivery

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Communications Advisor to drive impactful employee communications. This role involves developing campaigns that influence cultural change and support strategic initiatives across various sectors. With a focus on collaboration, you'll engage with stakeholders to enhance communication outcomes. The position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will significantly impact the organization, providing a chance to grow and make a difference for thousands of colleagues. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree and/or relevant professional certificate or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written communication skills and proficiency in using content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering employee communications campaigns.
• Providing strategic advice and support to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborating to develop a structured content strategy.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Proficiency in content management systems

Problem-solving abilities

Strong customer focus

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree or relevant professional certificate

Job description

Job title:Communications Advisor - Content Development & Delivery

Location:Barrow-In-Furness, Scotstoun, Frimley, Glascoed, Gloucester, Preston & Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the optionsfor this particular role

Salary:Circa £42,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and delivering employee communications campaigns to influence behavioural and cultural change across our Sector as we embark on an unprecedented growth journey
• Providing strategic advice and support to senior stakeholders on effective employee communication strategies and approaches
• Working collaboratively to develop a structured and coordinated content strategy for our Sector
• Supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of our overarching Maritime and Land Communications plan
• Engaging with internal audiences and stakeholders to proactively enhance the outcomes we deliver
• Supporting the delivery of change and transformation initiatives across the business
• Collaborating closely with colleagues within and beyond the Sector to drive efficient and effective outcomes for BAE Systems

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree and/or relevant professional certificate or equivalent experience
• Excellent written communication skills and proficiency in using content management systems
• Able to draw upon past experience and make judgements to resolve problems for scenarios that may not be covered by standard procedures
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders with a strong customer focus and the ability to build relationships internally and externally

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Markets in which BAE system operates as well as its competitors
• Good understanding and knowledge of the area in which the role operates
• Good level of experience of working in a Communications function

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Content Development & Delivery team:

We currently have a vacancy for an ambitious, determined and highly motivated Communications Advisor in Maritime and Land. You'll support the success of our rapidly growing sector by providing strategic communications advice and delivering critical campaigns for our colleagues. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment. Your communications expertise and know-how will help our leaders to unlock potential across Maritime and Land

There will be an opportunity to learn and grow whilst making a real difference to up to 30,000 colleagues in small team that is focused on producing central content for the Maritime and Land sector as well as partnering with our functions and Lines of Business - Submarines, Defence Solutions and Naval Ships - to successfully engage with our Maritime and Land colleagues in a strategic and engaging way

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date:23rd May 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 9th June.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.