Internal Communications Officer

Job description

Internal Communications Officer

Airbus Filton

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe’s number one space enterprise and the world’s second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for an Internal Communications Officer has arisen within Airbus in Filton.

The communication function ensures a trusted and timely dialogue with internal and external partners of the Airbus Group, its divisions and subsidiaries. The function is constantly evolving to set new standards in product and corporate communication to drive the company strategy, cultivate partnerships and build a strong brand reputation around the world.

The successful candidate will need to gain UK Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

¤ You will be responsible for ensuring internal communication activities sponsored either from within the function/department or in support of other functions are delivered expertly and effectively making full use of internal communication tools.

¤ On behalf of the Head of Internal Communications for the UK, you will be the contact, Stakeholder Manager, for gathering stories from the technical teams across the Filton site.

¤ You will contribute to the planning and implementation of engaging, effective two-way internal communications strategies for projects to support critical business activities.

¤ You will develop strong working relationships with communications colleagues in Broughton, the global communications community and the communications network across the Filton business.

¤ Responsible for the planning, organising and execution of a variety of events in support of Filton Management team and the wider Filton community in events such as, Leadership conferences, business milestones and achievements.

¤ Produce content, support and promote topics using the full range of the Airbus toolkits we use such as "Airbuzz" and other suite of tools, like Editorial calendar, Posters, Leadership Communication Packs.

¤ Mentor Interns, Graduates and VIEs helping them to understand and complete the work load we deem suitable.

This role will involve some travel for business once a month in Broughton or Toulouse and as such you are requested to be able to travel accordingly

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

You will have the following skills and experience:

·  Experience working on internal communications
·  Branding
·  Communication Management
·  Communication Strategy & Planning
·  Content Creation and Management
·  Digital media
·  Media relations
·  Project lifecycle Management
·  Stakeholder Management
·  English: negotiation level

Excellent competitive salary with yearly reviews
Total remuneration package made up of Basic Salary, Performance Bonus & Success Sharing
25 days holiday (Ability to buy 35 additional hours) plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme Defined contribution pension scheme with scale matching contribution
Flexible Benefits based on grade – Multiple options including health care and car options
Flexible working hours & practices (including Friday half-day)
Onsite social clubs
Opportunities to move internally, UK wide and internationally