Strategic Technical Communications Lead

UK Atomic Energy Authority; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Generous leave

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Communications Technical Specialist to lead integrated communications activities supporting strategic priorities. You will turn complex technical information into clear messages for internal and external audiences and advise senior leaders to protect and enhance UKAEA’s reputation.

The role requires regular onsite presence (3–5 days/week) with flexible working options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate integrated communications strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Translate complex technical information into clear messages for internal and external audiences.
• Lead high-impact campaigns across internal and external channels.
• Act as the communications lead for priority programmes and initiatives.
• Manage communications projects from planning through delivery, including briefs, media materials and digital content.
• Advise senior stakeholders on communications approaches and reputational risk.
• Coordinate communications activity across internal teams, external stakeholders and the media.
• Oversee written and digital content for accuracy and branding.
• Provide specialist support as part of Crisis Communications Team.

Skills

Degree-level experience

Campaign delivery

Strategy development

Senior stakeholder advisory

Multi-channel management

Education

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Communications Technical Specialist to lead integrated communications activities supporting strategic priorities. You will turn complex technical information into clear messages for internal and external audiences and advise senior leaders to protect and enhance UKAEA’s reputation.

The role requires regular onsite presence (3–5 days/week) with flexible working options.