Head of Communications – BAESAI

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Communications – BAESAI

Salary: Competitive

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

As the Head of Communications, you will create a Communications strategy in line with the business priorities. This will be through agreed messaging to promote BAE Systems Arabian Industries across a series of developed, managed and maintained communications channels, including online activities, events, internal and external communication.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reporting to the Director of Communication, you will create and develop the Communications strategy with agreed plans that are aligned to the business’ priorities. Main activities will be to create strategic communications campaigns, supporting business development/winning activities and employee engagement initiatives, increase brand awareness, supporting and guiding stakeholders to deliver engaging content to our employees and external audiences including media, via various communication channels. The role holder will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

· Develop and implement strategic communications plans to support business priorities, working closely with the communication director and leadership team

· Build effective internal relationships and networks to develop strategies and plans, 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, both internally and externally.

· Support the Director of Communication enabling effective engagement with our 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 across the group of BAE Systems Saudi businesses through joint initiatives and share best practice.

· Continuously monitor all internal and external content to ensure it is on brand and consistent with tone of voice and is supporting the business strategy.

· Manage the comms team within BAE Systems Arabian Industries, including internal external and events, to ensure performance of the function, delivering support to the business and its strategy.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

· Extensive experience in a previous PR and/or communications roles

· Ideally educated to university standard with strong numeracy and English literacy skills.

· Knowledge of digital media communications techniques and channels.

· A good communicator with good interpersonal skills who will be required to deal with stakeholders 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 communication strategies and initiatives whilst managing multiple work streams.

· Excellent stakeholder management.

· Some experience in team management

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

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.