Senior Strategic Communications Partner - Hybrid, Change

Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Pension scheme

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is recruiting a Senior Communications Business Partner based in Reading. The role offers hybrid working with three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week, plus flexible arrangements where possible.

You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping integrated communications plans, engaging senior leaders, and driving change communications across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a communications business partnering or strategic communications role.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and delivery of communications.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong background in change communications and employee engagement.
• Expertise in engaging with senior leaders and business units to understand their needs and provide appropriate advice.
• Proficiency in managing and delivering communication strategies for transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in advising stakeholders on communication plans and aligning them with organisational goals.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in matrixed or cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the primary communications advisor to assigned BU/function/programme.
• End-to-End Delivery: Lead planning, development, execution, and evaluation of communications activities.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with External Comms, Comms Services, and Editorial Centre of Excellence to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Change Communications: Provide guidance and delivery support for change initiatives.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Support other areas during high demand or organisational change.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Crisis Communications: Participate in the 24/7 crisis comms rota as required.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high performing team with a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Change communications

Employee engagement

Strategic planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication strategy

Narrative craft

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Communications, PR, Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is recruiting a Senior Communications Business Partner based in Reading. The role offers hybrid working with three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week, plus flexible arrangements where possible.

You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping integrated communications plans, engaging senior leaders, and driving change communications across the organisation.