Internal Communications Officer - Stevenage, United Kingdom - MBDA

MBDA

Verified Company

Stevenage, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Stevenage_

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.

Our internal communications team has a vital role to play, keeping all 14,000+ of our colleagues informed, engaged and motivated to deliver for our nations and their allies.

We are on a journey, transforming and modernising how we communicate with our people and constantly seeking to improve. Come and be part of that journey and help us shape the future of communications for our company.

Salary:
Circa
£35,000 depending on experience

What we can offer you:

Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Annual salary review
Paid overtime
Up to 15 days flexi leave
25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking (
_and gym on site at Stevenage_)
Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern:
Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Typically this would include at least two days working from an MBDA site.

The opportunity:

Working with colleagues in the UK, France, Italy and Germany, the role involves managing and providing best practice advice to multiple stakeholders at all levels of our organisation and is critical to enhancing the reputation of the Communications team in the business.

With good organisation skills, you'll be able to develop and deliver a plan, but also be adaptable to manage changing circumstances.

You'll also need strong relationship management skills, with the ability to challenge people in the right way.

Able to turn complex information into something understandable for all of our people, you'll have outstanding written skills and experience of delivering engaging content across a wide range of media and formats.

You'll be keen to listen and learn, but able to use your knowledge, experience and insights to provide effective guidance to all our stakeholders, using measurement techniques to assess the impact of your work.

What we're looking for from you:

Previous experience in an internal communications role, with a strong track record gained in PR, Communications, media or related fields.
Strong experience of managing stakeholders at all levels of an organisation, including senior leaders, and working with different cultures.
Good planning skills but ability to adapt plans to changing circumstances.
Exceptional written skills with experience of delivering content in a variety of media and formats.
The ability to deliver short term improvements that take us towards our longer term vision.
Committed and dedicated to see things through, with an eagerness to learn and experiment.
Membership of or qualified by a professional body preferred (eg IoIC/CIPR)

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.

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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