Head of PR & Communications ISE BAE Systems Detica

Responsibilities:

The Head of PR & Communications will report directly to the ISE CEO, working closely with Communications leads from BAE Systems and BAE Systems Arabian Industries. They will create and develop the Communications and Marketing strategies with associated plans that are aligned to the business priorities.

Deliverables:

Lead ISE through a branding refresh, and create associated collateral in line with business strategy.

Increase brand awareness in the external market, working closely with BAE Systems local and global lines of business to ensure alignment.

Lead the presence of ISE at significant Defense and related sector events, such as World Defense Show

Support & guide senior stakeholders to develop and deliver engaging content to our colleagues through various communication channels.

Develop and implement the strategic communications plan to support business priorities.

Build effective internal networks to gather content from around the business, and map out key messages to tell our story of achievements and capabilities into a content narrative to highlight through our communications channels.

Supporting the leadership team to guide and enable them to engage with our internal employees through various communication tools and channels: email, videos, blogs, artwork-infographics, intranet, internal employee app to deliver key messages

Manage employee events from start to finish, along with a creative theme that links back to our values.

Collaborate with communications colleagues through joint initiatives and share best practice.

Support with high level decision making by providing monthly reporting of communication activities, effectiveness, to improve the efficiency of communication and engagement.

Continuously monitor all internal and external content is on brand and consistent with tone of voice.

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years experience in PR and/or communications role(s)

• Previous experience in Digital, Cyber or IT sector preferable but not essential.

• Educated to university standard (min. BA level degree holder).

• Good numeracy and excellent English literacy skills are essential.

• Previous experience of digital media, brand and marcomms techniques.

• A good communicator with good interpersonal skills who will be required to work effectively at all levels both internally and externally.

• Experience of developing, creating and managing promotional campaigns, marketing and PR activities with associated costs and working to budget restraints

• Experience of Event Management

• Complete understanding of key functions relating to marketing and PR strategies and initiatives whilst managing multiple work streams

• Excellent stakeholder management

• Computer literate, able to effectively use MS Office applications and a good understanding of Content Management Systems.

• Experience in leadership four to five years.