Communications and Engagement Lead

Bristol

Do you have a strong background in communications, PR, Media or a related fields? If so we are looking for someone to join our team within one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence!

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Lead - FCAS

Salary: Circa £35,000 – 45,000 depending on experience 

Location: Bristol or Stevenage; Bolton possibly

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – such as two days working on site and three days working from home. Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract for 18 Months

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future Combat Air Programme (FCAS) for the RAF in record time. The key cornerstone of FCAS is the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which sees the UK working with our international partners Italy and Japan.  FCAS and GCAP combined present a unique opportunity to influence the design of the platform and wider system to reflect a new approach to weapon integration and employment of effects rather than just traditional integration of effectors to an existing platform.

The FCAS portfolio consists of a number of different projects and contracts looking at different areas within Combat Air. MBDA UK is involved in a number of these projects including the TEMPEST project, where some novel technologies are being explored, the main UK FCAS Acquisition Programme, as well as the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). 

An opportunity has arisen to join this programme as our FCAS Engagement Lead. Ideally you will have previous experience of working in internal communications in a complex organisation, or with a strong background in communications, PR, Media or a related fields.

It will be your role to develop and deploy an engaging narrative across the FCAS programme within MBDA. To introduce and establish standard process across the team whilst engaging with various partners, both internal and external, and the Sector Leadership Team (SLT).

You'll be tasked with turning sophisticated information into something understandable for all of our people. You will have outstanding written skills and experience of delivering engaging content across a wide range of media and formats.

We are looking for someone who can start fast and quickly establish relationships both internally and externally. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team and make this role your own.

Although largely supporting FCAS, one day of your week will be spent supporting the Wider UK Engineering Directorate, giving you a fantastic appreciation for the UK Engineering Directorate within MBDA. You'll be working with both the internal and external communications teams, develop and deliver an annual Engineering UK communications plan to target recruitment & retention. You will also be gathering and implementing improvement actions for communication planning and content creation in order improve recruitment and retention across the business.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience across all aspects of communications and engagement and an appreciation of both in a defence setting
• Ability to plan, develop and deliver a communications and engagement strategy
• Experience of working with senior level executives and employees to provide compelling, engaging and authentic internal and external comms
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Capable of handling multiple projects/work packages concurrently
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders
• Demonstrate partnering behaviours and the ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as operate with autonomy to deliver results and provide solutions
• Proactive member of the People, Skills and Culture team supporting colleagues in person and remotely
• Ability to work with and through others
• Ability to flex and adapt in line with business priorities
• Ability to understand the bigger picture view to determine priorities and see how different elements link together to improve the engagement and communications for our people

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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