External Communications %26 Marketing Manager

BAE Systems; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defence technology company is seeking an External Communications & Marketing Manager in Sheffield. This role involves managing communications, stakeholder engagement, and brand marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and proven experience in communication and content creation. The company offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external communications and brand management.
• Ability to create high-quality content, including speeches and executive messaging.
• Expertise in utilizing communication tools to improve engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of external communications and marketing campaigns.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and build relationships with partners.
• Develop content across various channels to promote the brand.

Skills

Communication skills

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Brand management

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field

Tools

Digital platforms

Media relations tools

Job description

Job Title: External Communications & Marketing Manager

Location: Sheffield, Barrow-In-Furness or Bristol - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £60,000+ dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the planning and execution of external communications, marketing campaigns and activities

• Managing stakeholder engagement and building effective relationships with strategic industry external partners

• Developing and delivering content across a range of channels, including digital, social media, sponsorship, and events, to promote a positive brand image internally and externally

• Collaborating with internal teams to capture compelling content for the business unit to create engaging materials for digital platforms

• Leading media relations activities for the business unit including media pitching, developing press materials, press engagements, executive media training and support, and acting as the spokesperson when required.

• Creating presentation materials for use at key events, including exhibitions, sponsorships, trade shows and internal communications initiatives

Your skills and experiences:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related marketing/communications discipline with proven experience in external communications and brand management

• Proven ability in communication and the creation of high-quality content, including speeches and executive-level messaging

• Expertise in utilising communication tools and platforms to improve engagement and brand attraction

• Ability to develop and implement ideas to improve audience engagement and attraction

Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Communications & Marketing team:

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea.

This is a newly created role at an incredibly exciting time in our business. We’re expanding rapidly and growing from a single-site operation to a multi-site, including a brand-new production facility in Sheffield. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders across all levels and will play a central part in shaping and delivering our external communications strategy. You'll gain broad exposure, variety, and a real sense of impact. Perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th August 2025

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.

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