Communications Manager in Belfast

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options.
• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off.

The Communications Manager will play a key part in establishing Airbus’ communications presence on site by working closely with the onsite leadership team and wider Airbus Communications team and acting as the local onsite focal point and expert for all communication-related matters regarding Commercial Aircraft activity in Belfast.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Short term priorities:

• Plays a key role in the establishment of the Communications “set up” and outputs for the Airbus in Belfast, bringing local needs into alignment with Airbus communications approach in the UK as appropriate.
• Supports the creation of interim and long term internal communications tools and channels to support the onboarding of colleagues.
• Works with the wider communications team to define and deliver key messaging and communications materials.
• Interacts with wider UK and global communications team - and the public affairs team - to manage consistent messaging to external audiences.

Long term scope:

• Collates, manages and prioritises requests for communication support in line with the communication plan and business priorities.
• Consults with the business regarding their communications needs to maintain a clear overall activity plan and define communication plans / topic briefs incorporating messages and communication objectives up to the execution and analysis of the agreed comms activities.
• Outputs may include events and engagement activities, LTTs, written articles, the development of supporting photo / video / graphics assets; to be fed into internal and external communications channels, updating RADAR (Comms governance system) as required.
• In the case of larger projects assumes the role of the Project Leader and proactively establishes and manages a multi-functional team to ensure end-to-end process/ management of the topic to the agreed deadlines and expectations.
• Supports good relations with the local community by working closely with site teams and local stakeholders to manage and mitigate potential for local complaints or concerns.
• Manages direct communications with local neighbours on non-political / regulatory topics and ensures visitor centre facilities are up to date and utilised effectively.

COMMS INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Communication alignment with the wider UK and global commercial aviation comms team (GM); UK transdivisional external comms team (GX).

AIRBUS INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Site leadership teams in Belfast.
• Public Affairs team.
• HRBPs Airbus Operations in the UK.
• Union representatives.
• Local management for key topics as defined by the Head of National Communications for the UK.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Industry associations, local influencers, local community representatives.

REQUIRED QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES FOR THE JOB

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

• Established experience in communications (internal, external, community relations).
• Experience of M&A comms environment, transformation and change.
• Good understanding of the company structure, its products and the Airbus environment in the UK.
• Good understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment.
• Comms plan definition and execution.
• Strategic thinking while able to act and implement quickly.
• Ability to connect easily to different stakeholders across functions and divisions.
• Excellent writing skills and content creation skills.
• Event management capability.
• Understanding of local UK media and ability to engage effectively with them.
• Understanding of community relations and ability to engage effectively with a wide range of neighbours.
• Understanding of internal communications channels and ability to effectively engage with colleagues from across the business.

Company: Airbus Belfast Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Company Communication

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