External Communications Lead – Engineering & Tech (Hybrid)

West of England Robotics Network; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an External Communications Manager for the Engineering, Technology & Safety function. Hybrid work from Derby or Bristol, three days onsite. You will shape external narratives, develop media strategies, and translate technical subjects for external audiences.

Lead senior-level communications, manage governance, and measure impact using insights. A strong background in engineering/technology communications and collaboration across a matrixed org is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into clear external stories.
• Strong journalistic/ editing skills with credible storytelling.
• Experience advising senior leaders on external positioning.

Responsibilities

• Shape ET&S external communications strategy and narrative.
• Develop media opportunities, features and thought leadership.
• Translate engineering topics into accessible external stories.

Skills

Narrative development

Media strategy

Editorial writing

Executive advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

PR tools

Digital analytics

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking an External Communications Manager for the Engineering, Technology & Safety function. Hybrid work from Derby or Bristol, three days onsite. You will shape external narratives, develop media strategies, and translate technical subjects for external audiences.

Lead senior-level communications, manage governance, and measure impact using insights. A strong background in engineering/technology communications and collaboration across a matrixed org is essential.