Communications Advisor – Maritime & Land Content Development & Delivery

Job Description

Job Title: Communications Advisor – Maritime & Land Content Development & Delivery

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Scotstoun, Frimley, Glascoed, Gloucester, Preston & Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £48,000 dependent 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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You’ll support the success of our rapidly growing sector by providing strategic communications advice and delivering critical campaigns for our colleagues. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment. Your communications expertise and know-how will help our leaders to unlock potential across Maritime and Land.

Core Duties:

• Develop and deliver employee communications campaigns to influence behavioural and cultural change across our Sector as we embark on an unprecedented growth journey
• Provide strategic advice and support to senior stakeholders on effective employee communication strategies and approaches
• Work collaboratively to develop a structured and coordinated content strategy for our Sector
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of our overarching Maritime and Land Communications plan
• Engage with internal audiences and stakeholders to proactively enhance the outcomes we deliver
• Support the delivery of change and transformation initiatives across the business
• Collaborate closely with colleagues within and beyond the Sector to drive efficient and effective outcomes for BAE Systems

Essential Skills:

• You will have a Degree and/or a relevant professional certificate or equivalent experience
• You will have excellent written communication skills and proficiency in using content management systems
• You will be able to draw upon past experiences and make judgements to resolve problems for scenarios that may not be covered by standard procedures
• You will be able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders with a strong customer focus and the ability to build relationships internally and externally
• You will have a good level of experience of working in a Communications function

The Content Development & Delivery Team:

We currently have a vacancy for an ambitious, determined and highly motivated Communications Advisor in Maritime and Land. There will be an opportunity to learn and grow whilst making a real difference to up to 30,000 colleagues in small team that is focused on producing central content for the Maritime and Land sector as well as partnering with our functions and Lines of Business – Submarines and Naval Ships – to successfully engage with our Maritime and Land colleagues in a strategic and engaging way.

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: 30th April 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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