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Strategic Communications Lead – Public Affairs
Essential Employment
Communications Lead
Job summary
A leading aerospace company in Belfast seeks an Interim Communications Lead. This role is pivotal in guiding communications during a site transition. Responsibilities include establishing communication channels, supporting onboarding efforts, and engaging with local stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in change environments. Come be part of a high-impact project that shapes the community.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in communications, especially in change environments.
- Ability to adapt quickly and deliver results immediately.
- Strong understanding of the UK business landscape.
Responsibilities
- Establish effective communication channels for the new company.
- Develop internal communications tools for onboarding.
- Define and deliver key messages during the transition.
Skills
Location: Belfast (on-site)
Hours: 36 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
Pay: £26.15 per hour PAYE / £34.98 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by employer)
Are you a hands‑on communications professional with a passion for change and transformation? Join us as an Interim Communications Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a newly acquired site in Belfast. You'll work closely with project teams, senior leaders, and the wider Airbus Communications community to ensure a smooth transition and deliver clear, engaging communications to colleagues and external audiences.
- Lead Communications Set‑Up: Establish effective communication channels and outputs for the new company, ensuring alignment with Airbus's UK approach and local needs.
- Support Onboarding: Develop and deliver internal communications tools to support the onboarding of new colleagues.
- Craft Key Messages: Work with project teams to define and deliver essential messaging and materials throughout the transition phase.
- Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with UK and global communications teams, as well as public affairs, to ensure consistent messaging to external audiences.
- Community Relations: Build strong relationships with local media and community stakeholders, representing the business positively.
- Event Management: Plan and deliver events that support business objectives and employee engagement.
- Proven experience in communications (internal, external, and community relations), ideally within change or M&A environments.
- Ability to quickly adapt, 'parachute' into new situations, and deliver results from day one.
- Strong understanding of the UK business landscape, especially Northern Ireland.
- Excellent writing, content creation, and event management skills.
- Strategic thinker who can also act swiftly and pragmatically.
- Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from colleagues to community partners.
- Experience supporting M&A processes is highly desirable.
- Be Part of Something Big: Play a key role in a high‑profile project with real impact on people and communities.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a standard 36‑hour week with flexibility in your working hours.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting, with opportunities to expand your skills and network.
If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast‑moving environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of our Belfast site.
Guidant Global is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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