Internal Communications Officer

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 15,000+ 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.

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%
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
• Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking, and on site gym
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work two-three days on-site on average.  

The opportunity:

We are looking for an Internal Communications Officer with previous experience of working in Internal Communications in a complex organisation, or with a strong track record in communications, PR, media or related fields who is keen to apply their skills and broaden their experiences into Internal Communications.

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 and influence 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.

Our ideal candidate will work as part of a creative international team, with an open and supportive outlook. With the pragmatism to focus and prioritise what is most important to the business, you will also strive to constantly improve what we do and how we do it. Your mindset will be able to balance national requirements and sensitivities with doing what is right for the wider MBDA Group internationally. We operate in a unique environment which requires commitment and dedication but provides an opportunity to do some career-defining work for the right person.

What we're looking for from you:

• Significant 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 is a plus (eg IoIC/CIPR)

Apply now to be part of the journey and help us shape the future of communications for our company!

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.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. 

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.