Communications Associate

Communications Associate

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Communications Associate

Would you like to play a key part in our communication team? We currently have a vacancy for a Communications Associate at our site in Rochester.

As a Communications Associate, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of external engagements as well as supporting internal campaigns for the Electronic Systems sector in Rochester, UK. You will build and maintain strong relationships with local media organisations and internal colleagues across Inc. and plc. This role is intended to heighten public awareness and positively influence the perception and reputation of BAE Systems both externally and internally.

This role will provide you with a great overview of communications in BAE Systems and the chance to lead our media and digital content. It will also give you the opportunity to build a career with BAE Systems and work with some of the world’s leading technology.

Your main responsibilities as a Communications Associate will involve:

• Managing the site’s local media outreach strategy, identifying story angles and relevant audiences
• Managing all media inquiries related to the site’s early careers programs
• Identifying people- and technology-focused news from across the business and write engaging and informative articles for external communications channels
• Producing content for use on the company’s corporate social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube)
• Assisting the head of communications with positive media engagements in relation to products and capabilities
• Supporting the planning and execution of internal and external events, working with the local marketing and internal communications leads
• Developing materials using Adobe professional creative software to support strategic internal communications
• Designing and overseeing implementation of branded and approved templates for functional hubs and homepages on the refreshed intranet (SharePoint 2016)

Your skills and qualifications:

• Ideally educated to degree standard with a relevant subject i.e. Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Communications

• Experience writing/editing/pitching press relases and stories to media
• Experience with social media/digital communications (writing content to be used through these channels)
• Experience developing creative communications materials to support strategic internal communications campaigns
• Experience of using digital tools

What we’re looking for in you:

You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be highly organised, detailed orientated and able to work independently or as a collaborative group member. You will be a self-starter who exhibits passion for their work, with an understanding and appreciation of social/digital media. You will be a quick learner, adaptable and flexible and will be able to learn to appreciate the nuances of communicating in the technology and defence industries.

Location: Rochester

Salary:£23,000 - £25,000

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, 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.

Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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. You’ll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference to people’s lives.

At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please clickhere.

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.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.