Internal Communications Specialist

We are recruiting for an Internal communications Specialist for a leading Aerospace organisation based on site in Belfast.

The Internal Communications Specialist will work closely with the project team, wider  Communications team and the leaders of the new company to support all communication-related matters relating to the acquisition of the site in Belfast. 

AREAS OF FOCUS

Short term

• Plays a key role in the establishment of Communications “set up” and outputs for the Newco in Belfast, bringing local needs into alignment with company communications approach in the UK as appropriate.
• Supports the creation of interim and long term internal communications tools and channels to support the onboarding of colleagues
• Works with the project team to define and deliver key messaging and communications materials during the transition phase
• Interacts with wider UK and global communications team - and the public affairs team - to manage consistent messaging to external audiences

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Experience

• Established experience in communications (internal, external, community relations)
• Experience of M&A comms environment, transformation and change
• Good understanding of the company structure, its products and the Airbus environment in the UK
• Good understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment
• Comms plan definition and execution
• Strategic thinking while able to act and implement quickly
• Ability to connect easily to different stakeholders across functions and divisions
• Excellent writing skills and content creation skills
• Event management capability
• Understanding of local UK media  and ability to engage effectively with them
• Understanding of community relations and ability to engage effectively with a wide range of neighbours
• Understanding of internal communications channels and ability to effectively engage with colleagues from across the business

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35