Salary: £60,00-£65,000 DOE Full Time Permanent Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications. What We Offer Private Healthcare with optional family cover Life Assurance (4 x salary) Critical Illness Cover Unlimited Paid Holiday Ongoing professional development and training Access to LinkedIn Learning Pension contribution Flexible Working A culture of diversity and innovative thinking Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Communications Lead to own and drive all internal and external communications. This is a pivotal role that will strengthen our brand, protect our reputation, and build stakeholder engagement across defence, government, industry, and the public. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring our messaging reflects the innovative and unique nature of our technology and business strategy while aligning with the sensitivities of the defence and national security environment. Responsibilities Will Include Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with business goals and defence sector priorities. Manage all media relations, acting as primary press contact and company spokesperson where appropriate. Lead content creation across channels, including press releases, white papers, blogs, and social media, with a focus on thought leadership and technical storytelling. Support executive communications and speechwriting for senior leaders. Work closely with business development, business intelligence, and product teams to align messaging across customer-facing functions. Handle sensitive and classified communication in accordance with MOD protocols and industry best practice. Manage brand and visual identity guidelines, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints. Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and advice to the leadership team. Oversee crisis communications planning and response. Essential Qualifications and Experience: 5 years’ experience in a senior communications role, ideally in the defence, aerospace, or high-tech sector. Proven track record of developing and delivering successful strategic communications plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail. Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments, including government, MOD, and international defence bodies. Ability to manage classified or sensitive information responsibly. Strong digital and social media acumen. Confidence in dealing with senior leadership, press, and external stakeholders. Degree in Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field. Desirable Existing security clearance or ability to obtain UK security clearance. Experience in maritime, naval, or military technology domains. Familiarity with UK defence industrial base and relevant policy context. Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.* Values: Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept. What We Expect From You Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration Initiative and independent working Honesty and integrity Business and commercial awareness Agility, adaptability and continuous development We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file. Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.