Leonardo

Consortium Communications Manager

Leonardo

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Reading • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Produce, deliver and measure the success of the annual consortium Communications Plan on behalf of the General Manager and the PCCB.
  • The plan, shared and agreed with PCCB, will include: Brand Management, Media Relations & Editorial, Content Creation and Production (print, digital and multimedia), Event Management (Exhibitions, conferences, sponsorships, speakers), Internal Communications
  • Serve as the main point of contact with consortium partners, ensuring regular updates on activities and opportunities.
  • Oversee the approval processes for communications within the consortium, guaranteeing timely involvement of partner companies and conducting necessary technical and security reviews prior to usage.
  • Develop and manage the communications budget, ensuring effective selection and procurement of required products and services.
  • Handle external suppliers and foster positive relationships.
  • Collaborate effectively and build trusted relationships with various communications leads.

Requirements

  • 3+ years working experience in Communications
  • Proven experience in budget definition and management
  • Preferably experience of working in the aerospace or defence sectors OR in the communications departments of the armed forces of one of the three countries
  • Proven experience working with national and trade media, internal communications and digital channels
  • Excellent writing and communication skills both traditional and digital and public speaking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability build trusted relationships across a range of internal stakeholders
  • Demonstrate strong influencing and stakeholder management skills at senior level.
  • Cultural awareness and understanding of global inclusion issues
  • The ability to work proactively under pressure and to tight timescales
  • Proficiency with all standard Microsoft Office programmes and digital platforms
  • English as a first language is preferable due to this being the primary language of the programme.
  • Proficiency in Japanese and/or Italian would be an advantage
  • Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
budget managementcontent creationevent managementmedia relationsbrand managementinternal communicationsdigital communicationspublic speakingstakeholder managementsecurity clearance
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillsrelationship buildingcultural awarenessproactive work ethicability to work under pressuretrusted relationshipscollaborationorganizational skills
Certifications
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)National Security Vetting (NSV)The Security Check (SC)Developed Vetting (DV)