Strategic Technical Communications Lead

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Generous leave and flexible working

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Communications Technical Specialist to turn complex technical information into clear messages for internal and external audiences, advising senior leaders and protecting the organisation’s reputation.

You will lead integrated communications activity, develop strategies, and manage high-impact campaigns across multiple channels, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver consistent UKAEA messaging.

Qualifications

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject.
• Extensive experience of delivering high-quality communications or campaigns.
• Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating communications strategies.
• Experience of providing strategic communications advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience of managing communications across internal and external channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate integrated communications strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Translate complex technical and programme information into clear and accessible communications.
• Lead high-impact campaigns across internal and external channels.
• Act as the communications lead for priority programmes, divisions and organisational initiatives.
• Manage communications projects from initial planning through to delivery, including briefings, media materials and digital content.
• Advise senior stakeholders on communications approaches, audience engagement and reputational risk.
• Coordinate communications activity across internal teams, external stakeholders and the media.
• Oversee written and digital content, ensuring it is accurate, consistent and aligned with UKAEA’s messaging and brand.
• Manage governance and approval processes for sensitive or high-profile communications.
• Provide specialist support as a trained member of UKAEA’s Crisis Communications Team.

Skills

Strategic communications

Campaign management

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Communications Technical Specialist to turn complex technical information into clear messages for internal and external audiences, advising senior leaders and protecting the organisation’s reputation.

You will lead integrated communications activity, develop strategies, and manage high-impact campaigns across multiple channels, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver consistent UKAEA messaging.