Communications Associate

Job Title: Communications Associate

Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £41,361

What you'll be doing:

1. Supporting the delivery of communications and engagement plans to enhance the experience of colleagues within US Programmes and to support delivery of the business plan.
2. Building relationships with both senior leaders and those on the frontline within US Programmes to ensure you can develop effective communications which land well with stakeholders.
3. Presenting complex messages in a simple way across a range of mediums/communications channels.
4. Producing collateral including for the App and Intranet, plus emails, newsletters, posters which are clear, concise and appealing.
5. Supporting the creation of video animation content, delivery hands-on support and also agency management.
6. Supporting the delivery of events including colleague and stakeholder events, including developing content and supporting logistics.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

1. Good communication and collaboration (including verbal and written communications skills).
2. Problem-solving skills with a logical approach to problem resolution.
3. An understanding of core principles and techniques of good communications with the ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets.
4. Ability to influence stakeholders and confidently advise on communication activities.

Desirable:

1. Specialist knowledge of internal communications favourable, but other specialisms including communications and marketing considered.
2. Understanding of effective communications practices and channels.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Communications team:

Working as part of a Communications Function, to support the development and delivery of comprehensive communications and engagement strategies for the Air Sector. The primary audience for this role is the US Programmes colleague population, with occasional activity for customers and other key stakeholders.

You will be responsible for creative input, development and the production of materials for print and digital formats, to support day-to-day communications and specific corporate initiatives.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th December 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.