Internal Communications Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - UK Space Agency

UK Space Agency
UK Space Agency
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £31,745 - £34,280
  • This role attracts a communications allowance of £5,280
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:


  • Higher Executive Officer

  • HEO (IO)
    Contract type:
  • Fixed term
    Length of employment:
  • Up to 31st March 2025
    Type of role:
  • Communications / Marketing
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1

EP :
Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8


FT :
Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE4 5


SP :
Didcot, South East England, OX11 0QRAbout the job


Job summary:


The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government's space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government's vision.

Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security.

Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanity's horizons.


We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country.


Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development.

We also promote the UK space sector's interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes

We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency.


We have an inclusive culture to make UKSA a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves.

We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.


Job description:


This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to support our internal communications capability and employ a range of internal channels to promote the government's vision for the UK space sector.


With almost 300 staff as our biggest asset and most important stakeholders, you will be tasked with influencing how we communicate and engage with them.


You will develop and deliver internal communications activity aiming to build trust, empowerment and engagement in employees located across multiple sites, helping to make the Agency a great place to work.


You will help to promote a creative and insight-driven culture across internal communications, and through supporting the development of a strategy, demonstrate clear and relatable communications techniques.


A confident self-starter, you will have experience of working with senior colleagues and advising them on high-profile issues and opportunities.


You will support the Senior Internal Communications Officer in developing close working relationships across the Agency, in particular with staff networks and the senior leadership team.


Key responsibilities

  • Contributing to an internal communications strategy and ensuring this evolves according to changing Agency priorities and audience insight.
  • Carrying out evaluation of communications campaigns and contributing key insights and recommended improvements into planning processes.
  • Supporting and managing the daytoday running of internal communication tools and platforms.
  • Planning, producing and publishing innovative, engaging, and targeted content for use across our internal channels (SharePoint, Huddles, Bulletin).
  • Fostering strong relationships right across the organisation and providing support to colleagues of all levels to help them communicate effectively.
  • Advising on effective handling for key corporate issues and change communications and identifying risks and opportunities in recommendations.
  • Supporting teams to build their internal communications capabilities and identify and gather insight on internal audiences.
  • Communicating the UK Space Agency mission statement and goals to staff, aiming to build understanding of how their role helps to deliver Agency goals.
  • Developing and maintaining a forward look to ensure a strategic approach to planning proactively throughout the
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