Overview
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Role Purpose
The communication advisor supports the communications team in the fulfilment of the internal and external communication strategies.
Communications Advisor
This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers:
1. 37 hour working week (half day Friday)
2. Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable
3. Overtime at time and a half, where applicable
4. 33 days holiday per year, rising with service
5. Annual Bonus related to company performance
6. Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer)
7. Virtual GP Service 365 days per year
8. Employee Assistance Program
9. A wide range of flexible benefits
10. Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)
11. Professional development and growth
12. Free car parking
13. And more!!
Responsibilities
14. Internal Communications: Drive employee engagement and ensure clear, consistent communication across the organization, including leadership updates, town halls, and the employee app.
15. Content Creation & Distribution: Plan, develop, and manage content for print, digital media, presentations, and internal communications platforms.
16. Event Planning & Coordination: Assist in the organization and execution of key company events, such as customer-facing events, employee town halls, and charity initiatives.
17. Change Management Support: Contribute to communication efforts during the acquisition process and organizational transitions, ensuring smooth change management.
18. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Develop and manage CSR initiatives and partnerships, aligning with the company’s strategic objectives and local community engagement.
19. External Communications & Media Relations: Support the creation of press releases, speeches, and thought leadership content. Manage the company’s digital presence across social media and the website.
20. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, industry stakeholders, and government entities.
21. Branding & Marketing Support: Contribute to branding and marketing campaigns to promote the company’s capabilities, direction, and industry positioning.
22. Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership, HR, operations, and other departments to ensure cohesive communication throughout business operations and change processes.
23. Visual Content Support: Assist in the production of corporate photography and videography to enhance messaging and content across platforms.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
24. Degree or relevant vocational/professional qualification or equivalent
25. 3-5 years' experience in communications or related field required
26. Strong written and verbal communications skills required
27. Experience supporting events preferred
28. Strong PowerPoint presentation skills to include content and style
29. Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Decision Making Authority
30. Works with supervision, within reasonably defined processes.
31. Will make decisions within scope of expertise.
32. Complex or sensitive matters, or decisions with significant resource implications or impacting business strategy will be referred to a more senior manager.
Closing Date; Friday 26th September at 12pm
External applicants should be aware that as part of our pre-employment checks, preferred candidates must complete:1) Right to Work in the UK check2) Employment Reference check 3) Disclosure Scotland check4) Pre employment MedicalSpirit will facilitate these checks via our chosen service provider.
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.