Key responsibilities and duties:
Strategic Communications & Change Support
* Develop and deliver a clear UK internal communications strategy aligned to business priorities, transformation activity and cultural objectives.
* Lead communications for organisational change, restructures and people initiatives ensuring messages are clear, consistent and appropriately sequenced.
* Translate complex, sensitive topics into simple, accurate communications that land well with employees and minimise confusion and maximise trust.
Leadership Communications
* Partner with the UK senior leadership team to support effective, confident and appropriate communication with employees.
* Coach leaders on how to effectively communicate difficult messages, reducing reliance on reactive HR intervention.
* Support leadership forums, Town Halls and cascades with strong narrative, consistent messaging and materials.
Employee Engagement & Listening
* Design and deliver practical engagement approaches that help leaders understand employee sentiment and respond appropriately.
* Work closely with HR to ensure engagement insights inform leadership decisions, communications and people plans.
* Promote consistency and fairness in messaging across functions and sites.
Risk Mitigation & Governance
* Ensure communications are aligned with employment law, company policy and best practice.
* Partner with HR and Legal on sensitive communications to ensure tone, content and process are robust.
Operational Effectiveness
* Create repeatable, efficient communication processes and templates to reduce ad-hoc drafting, rework and dependency on senior leaders.
* Act as single point of accountability for UK internal communications, avoiding fragmentation and inconsistency.
* Work with Global Communications function to ensure alignment while addressing UK specific needs.
Experience:
* Significant experience in internal communications, leading change communications and engagement initiatives within a complex organisation.
* Proven ability to work with senior leaders and influence decision making and strategy.
* Strong judgement, emotional intelligence and discretion when handling sensitive issues.
* Ability to translate complex or technical matters into clear, accessible language.
* Experience in engineering, aviation or defence is beneficial but not essential.
Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:
* CIPR Communication Diploma or equivalent
Personal Attributes:
* Calm, credible and trusted under pressure
* Pragmatic and commercially minded, focused on outcomes
* Comfortable operating independently and bringing structure where needed
* Resilient and confident, able to challenge constructively
This is not an exhaustive list and from time-to-time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager.
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