Interim Communications Lead

Line Up Aviation; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in aviation seeks an Interim Communications Lead for a 6-month contract in Belfast. This fully onsite role requires a candidate with established communications experience, particularly in M&A environments. Responsibilities include shaping communications outputs, developing internal tools, and engaging with various stakeholders. Strong writing and strategic skills are essential. This position offers an hourly rate of £34.98 with a standard 36-hour work week, ideal for individuals eager to make an impactful contribution during a transitional phase.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal, external, and community relations communications.
• Ability to define and execute communications plans.
• Strategic thinking paired with quick implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish Communications outputs for Newco.
• Create internal communications tools and channels.
• Deliver key messaging during the transition phase.

Skills

Established experience in communications

Experience of M&A comms environment

Excellent writing skills

Event management capability

Understanding of local UK media

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for an Interim Communications Lead to join them on a contract basis for 6 months from the start date.

Role & Location

Role: Interim Communications Lead
Location: Belfast - fully onsite
Hours: 36 per week
Clearance: BPSS required before starting
Hourly Rate: £34.98 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you'll be doing

• Plays a key role in the establishment of Communications "set up" and outputs for the Newco in Belfast, bringing local needs into alignment with Airbus communications approach in the UK as appropriate.
• Supports the creation of interim and long term internal communications tools and channels to support the onboarding of colleagues.
• Works with the project team to define and deliver key messaging and communications materials during the transition phase.
• Interacts with wider UK and global communications team - and the public affairs team - to manage consistent messaging to external audiences.

Requirements

• Established experience in communications (internal, external, community relations).
• Experience of M&A comms environment, transformation and change.
• Good understanding of the company structure, its products and the Airbus environment in the UK.
• Good understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment.
• Comms plan definition and execution.
• Strategic thinking while able to act and implement quickly.
• Ability to connect easily to different stakeholders across functions and divisions.
• Excellent writing skills and content creation skills.
• Event management capability.
• Understanding of local UK media and ability to engage effectively with them.
• Understanding of community relations and ability to engage effectively with a wide range of neighbours.
• Understanding of internal communications channels and ability to effectively engage with colleagues from across the business.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

About the Employer

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.