Strategic Communications Partner | Hybrid & 9‑Day Fortnight

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Pension scheme (9–13% employer match)

Family friendly policies

Professional development funding

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

AWE is recruiting a Senior Communications Business Partner in Reading to join our team. The role reports to the Head of Communications Business Partnering and acts as a trusted adviser to a specific business area, shaping and delivering communications aligned with AWE’s strategy.

You will develop integrated communications plans, engage with senior stakeholders, and lead cross-functional campaigns across Brand and Content, External Communications, and Comms Services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a communications business partnering or strategic communications role.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary communications advisor to assigned Business Unit(s)/function/programme.
• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of communications activities.
• Provide guidance for change and transformation initiatives and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Change communications

Crisis communications

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication planning

Leadership

Education

Degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWE is recruiting a Senior Communications Business Partner in Reading to join our team. The role reports to the Head of Communications Business Partnering and acts as a trusted adviser to a specific business area, shaping and delivering communications aligned with AWE’s strategy.

You will develop integrated communications plans, engage with senior stakeholders, and lead cross-functional campaigns across Brand and Content, External Communications, and Comms Services.