Communications Associate

Job description

Communications Associate

We currently have a vacancy for a Communications Associate to be based at our site in Preston.

As a Communications Associate, you will work as part of the Shared Services Communications team to deliver a proactive programme of communications activities for all areas of the business.

This role will support all internally and externally focused communications campaigns by contributing towards the construction and delivery of appropriate messaging.

This role provides a diverse communications remit and you will need to have strong writing and project management skills.

Your main responsibilities as a Communications Associate will involve:

Supporting the development and delivery of all company messaging using appropriate engagement techniques

Building and maintaining relationships with business stakeholders, target audiences, third party individuals and other departments to ensure effective delivery of communications

Supporting line managers to engage effectively with their teams

Supporting the development of internal communications channels using internal and external benchmarking to consistently drive best practice

Taking responsibility for the content ownership of relevant sections of the Shared Services intranet and support the roll-out of any channel development activity relating to this medium

Supporting Community Investment activities across Shared Services

Responsible for identification and development of content for the Communications element of the Shared Services intranet i.e. news stories, people stories, spotlights etc

Supporting the development and delivery of communication plans for Shared Services projects i.e. SHE campaigns, change programmes etc

Supporting to the Shared Services Leadership Conference and Employee Engagement events

Support key external projects by developing collateral such as press releases, community newsletters, lines to take etc.

Creation and development of Shared Services material on baesystems.com

Your skills and qualifications as a Communications Associate:

Essential:

Experience of working in an Internal Communications position

Good knowledge of Digital Media

Experience of working with external agencies

Strong IT Skills – including Microsoft, Dreamweaver and Photoshop

Strong writing skills

Desirable:

Experience of working in an External Communication position

Experience of working for a large corporate company

Experience in the defence/ engineering industry

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for someone with a positive and hardworking attitude who can work well within a team and also on their own initiative. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and will be able to effectively present ideas and new ways of working to key stakeholders across the business

Salary: Circa £30,000 commensurate with experience

Location: Preston

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Shared Services

BAE Systems is home to the engineering expertise, technical skill and ingenious people that keep the UK at the forefront of defence and security capability. We manage some of today's toughest challenges, delivering the most complex programmes, which generate critical export growth whilst supporting thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs distributed throughout the UK.

Now we want even more great people to join us.

To support such a uniquely complex range of operations, our Shared Services people are likewise hugely diverse. About half of our 1000 employees are at 32 UK locations, in customer-facing roles, adding benefit and value to BAE Systems operations, people and property. We are home to experts who thrive on mental challenge - often specialists who are leaders in their fields.

Whatever the area you work in, the focus is always on delivering the highest quality solutions at the lowest possible cost. We welcome people with diverse skills and experience who bring a real passion for customer focus.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .