Communications Advisor

Job Description

Job Title: Communications Advisor

Job Location: Preston or Any Shared Services UK Site- Hybrid -On site 2 days per week. Some travel required UK-Wide. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description:

Support the Communications Manager in the development and delivery of effective and integrated communications plans, leading on some of the simpler aspects Build effective and robust communications networks through customer relationship management to support delivery and improve effectiveness of communications Implement the communications strategy to provide effective communication of relevant corporate information and company strategy.

Core Duties:

• Work as part of the communications team to ensure a proactive, consistent and coordinated approach is adopted
• Be responsible for providing guidance and support to the functions on Communications Strategy deployment, including embedding communications activities
• Assist managers, and sometimes leads, in development and effective delivery of communications which enhance business performance
• Be responsible to coordinate the work of the Communications discipline/s (e.g. Community Investment (CI)), act as the link with the BAE Systems corporate team and manage the required reporting of Sector, Line of Business and/or Group activity
• Be responsible for ensuring excellent working relationships supporting wider internal communications activities
• Be responsible for the creative input / the production of materials (print / digital) collateral for campaigns and initiatives
• Deliver activity to support enhanced customer and internal stakeholder engagement. The role holder will promote and protect the reputation of the Sector, Line of Business and/or Group through all outputs
• Running internal events as and when required

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in comms is essential for this role
• Change in transformation skills
• Good writing experience
• Project management and organisational experience
• Video production skills are essential for this role
• Experience of Stakeholder management
• Graphic Design qualification

The Communications Shared Services team:

Work as part of the communications team to ensure a proactive, consistent and coordinated approach is adopted Be responsible for providing guidance and support to the functions on Communications Strategy deployment, including embedding communications activities. Assist managers, and sometimes leads, in development and effective delivery of communications which enhance business performance.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 24th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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