Communications Manager

Location: London – office based (compressed working available)

Clearance: SC

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK. At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. The NG UK Communications Manager leads the development, integration and execution of the strategic communication plan aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities. The role scope will also include the execution of NG UK’s Marcomms activities - media, brand development and employee communication strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Design and facilitate the implementation of an integrated communication strategy which builds NG UK’s reputation externally, and NG culture internally.
• Collaborate with the International; Corporate and Sector Communication teams for relevant approvals; guidance and to optimise synergies.
• Assist in developing the communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership.
• Deliver structured engagement with customers, media, employees and the community including via events, partnerships and membership organisations.
• Develop key employee communications channels and content including key messages from the UK Leadership team.
• Continue to evolve the NG UK digital presence through channels such as NG.com, LinkedIn and the NG UK intranet.
• Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements by senior leadership etc.
• Foster relationships with advocates and key persons which will be critical to development of the NG UK market presence and brand.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice to senior leaders and internal communication professionals.
• Lead, coach and develop the direct reports.
• Ensure communications budgets, schedules, and performance standards are met.
• Represent NG UK as internal & external contact on communication initiatives; have regular interaction with director & VP-level customer management; have influence over customer perceptions/opinions.
• Role model the NG corporate leadership behaviours and values.
• Work with the Trade Show Steering Committee to deliver NGUK’s participation at all UK tier 1 trade shows, including DSEI and RIAT.
• Work with NGUK’s leadership and BD teams to facilitate NGUK’s participation at events including event strategy, branding and collateral, invitations and on-the-ground event management.
• Manage NGUK’s relationships with membership organisations, think tanks, charities and STEM partners.

Benefits:

• We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off.
• Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses.
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Developing end-to-end, multi-channel communications plans.
• Providing communication advice on a range of business issues such as market conditions fluctuate.
• Excellent level of written and verbal English.
• Identifying and acting on communication opportunities and challenges resulting from business or macro-level change.
• Leading the successful implementation of customer events.
• Writing media releases, speeches and feature stories for external publication.
• Delivering external communications campaigns, earned and unearned, via web and social media (LinkedIn particularly) to multiple audiences.
• Managing and leveraging relationships with third party stakeholder organisations, e.g. membership organisations, professional bodies, media agencies think tanks etc.
• Developing and implementing an operational budget.

Eligibility and Requirements:

• Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC).

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.