Principal Communications Specialist
Apply locations Paddington Office time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: January 8, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R26308
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
We have a lovely role for a Principal Communications Specialist to Help us shape how people think about infrastructure investment at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.
Salary range: Starting at £59,230 up to £77,000 negotiable depending on experience
Location: Paddington offices
AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. You will generally be required to travel to Paddington 1-2 days per week.
You will be joining the business as the UK government enables us to make a significant investment in our infrastructure through our Infrastructure Programme Delivery team (IPD). This includes two major areas – the Future Materials Campus (FMC) and Future Infrastructure Programme (FIP), which covers upgrades to our non-fissile facilities. We are building a talented team to make the most of these opportunities.
At AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, we’ve got an amazing opportunity for you to make your mark in our infrastructure investment communications team. We’re looking for a senior communicator who has a background in stakeholder engagement to join us and help shape how people think about our work. You will work closely with our Head of Communications and the Executive Director, Infrastructure Projects Delivery, to help shape our narrative and influence our stakeholders.
We will need you to make your mark quickly, showcasing your excellent planning skills, your ability to influence, and your talent in persuasion. You will be joining a team of professionals who work collaboratively to support this once-in-a-generation investment programme.
Introducing the role:
* Maximising the effectiveness of our internal and external channels – ensuring best and up-to-date practices
* Working with the programme to understand what needs to be communicated to whom and when, ensuring clear, timely communications
* Providing insights and advice on creating behaviour change through communication, taking account of stakeholder and audience communication needs
* Using the OASIS framework, taking briefs, extracting insights about the communications objectives required on each project
* Using the OASIS framework, developing and delivering communications plans to meet strategic priorities and objectives
* Undertaking regular reviews of plans to ensure they meet objectives; adjusting plans as necessary
* Promoting understanding of the business’s priorities
* Supporting a strong employer brand
* Writing and editing copy that aligns with the programme’s core narrative, while also supporting AWE’s overall business strategy
* Using visual techniques to make communications stand out
* Making effective use of measures to evaluate communications and contributing to continuous improvement activity in Corporate Affairs
* As part of the Corporate Affairs on-call team, responding to emergency and business continuity situations
We would like you to demonstrate some of the following skills and attributes:
* Proactive, results-oriented approach to communications planning and delivery
* Excellent writing skills for use across a wide selection of communications channels
* Able to convey clear messages and calls to action adapted for neuro-diverse audiences
* Strong listening and questioning skills
* Effective influencer, ensuring that good practice is adopted across the business
* Utilise the most appropriate mix of channels to ensure a positive outcome to communication activities
* Self-starter and able to work well as part of a team
* Proficient in the use of core Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
* Rounded understanding of internal communications best practice
* Significant experience of developing and implementing complex change projects
* Proven experience of emergency and business continuity arrangements
Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:
* 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
* 270 hours holiday
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
* A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.
Important things you need to know:
* We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes
* We will shortlist and update you on your application by Wednesday 8 January 2025
* Interviews will be scheduled during working hours between 20 and 24 January
* Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.
If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. So don’t prevaricate, refresh your CV and covering letter and apply now!
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work.
About AWE
If you’re looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent.
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