Permanent
Head of Communications, UK and Europe
Communications
London
About the Role
The Senior Manager of Communications for UK and Europe leads a dynamic and growing Communications team dedicated to implementing and executing internal and external communications for Lockheed Martin across all the UK and Europe region. The role will lead development and implementation of a strategic communications strategy, aligned to the various business strategies.
The position will provide the regional chief executives and business leaders with communications counsel and strategic advice and will partner with all appropriate business areas to execute business strategies.
This role, which reports into the Director, GBDS & International Communications will ensure that all media relations, advertising, marketing communications, employee communications and community relations are leveraged to support business and communications’ objectives.
1. Lead the development, and execution of integrated communications strategies for UK and Europe, drawing on the full suite of practice areas to position the company in region
2. Manage the UK and Europe Communications team.
3. Support the Regional Chief Executives and business leaders as a trusted advisor and partner; provide guidance and support for media interviews, speaking engagements and employee communications.
4. Build and sustain recognition of the Lockheed Martin brand and position its broad portfolio across the region.
5. Collaborate closely with Lockheed Martin business area Communications teams to develop localized plans, promote key business pursuits and programs.
6. Ensure consistency and coordination of regional communications activities and coordination of internal and external messaging.
7. Build strategic relationships on behalf of the company with opinion-shaping journalists, industry peer communicators, military and diplomatic public affairs staffs.
8. Build a proactive media relations programme to engage opinion-shaping journalists and commentators, to include new media and digital outlets.
9. Manage regional advertising in consort with the corporate advertising team to establish priorities and ensure effective and appropriate messaging.
10. Manage in-region PR agency resources to extend the reach of local teams and to facilitate the execution of effective communications programs.
11. Provide overall leadership for regional employee communications to engage, retain and attract a high-skill workforce.
12. Capture and share best practices across Lockheed Martin’s International communications teams.
13. Develop and regularly update crisis communications plans and ensure readiness.
14. Ensure that objectives and strategies are measurable to establish success and accurate benchmarking.
15. Provide surge support for trade shows, major announcements, webcasts, internal meetings, speaking engagements and other events as needed to support the success of international communications programmes.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
16. Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field with significant communications experience including public relations, executive communications, internal communications, integrated communications, and corporate communications. Postgraduate education preferred.
17. Leadership roles in government or private sector aerospace/defense, and experience advising publicly traded companies preferred.
18. Experience driving integrated, international or regional communications initiatives with demonstrated impact reaching corporate stakeholders.
19. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and compellingly.
20. Deep understanding of the geopolitical landscape, international news environment and implications for multinational corporations.
21. Ability to build new capabilities and integrate new tools, gaining trust among executives and inspiring new ways of working throughout Communications teams.
22. Experience leading through influence in a matrixed, geographically distributed, culturally varied environment.
23. Ability to translate corporate milestones into news-making and storytelling opportunities that positively promote the organization’s thought leadership and reputation.
24. Proven expertise in crisis communications, including developing regional and enterprise responses to crises.
25. Experience designing and implementing international or regional communications strategies aligned with corporate strategy.
26. Ability to travel as required.
Desired Skills:
27. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams, geographically distributed teams and budgets.
28. Ability to build strategic and tactical plans that drive perceptions, deliver key messages, and achieve results.
29. Innovative and creative thinker, with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
30. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including executive management.
31. Experience in a dynamic work environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Job Reference Number
18662BR
Salary Range
TBC
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
BPSS
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
32. Private Medical Insurance
33. Competitive Pension
34. Dental
35. Critical Illness
36. Life Assurance
37. Travel Insurance
38. Employee discounts for top high street shops
39. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
40. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
41. Reimbursement for a professional membership
42. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
The Senior Manager of Communications for UK and Europe leads a dynamic and growing Communications team dedicated to implementing and executing internal and external communications for Lockheed Martin across all the UK and Europe region. The role will lead development and implementation of a strategic communications strategy, aligned to the various business strategies.
The position will provide the regional chief executives and business leaders with communications counsel and strategic advice and will partner with all appropriate business areas to execute business strategies.
This role, which reports into the Director, GBDS & International Communications will ensure that all media relations, advertising, marketing communications, employee communications and community relations are leveraged to support business and communications’ objectives.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
17/04/2026
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