Communications Advisor

Job Title: Communications Advisor

Job Location: Preston or Any Shared Services UK Site- Hybrid -On site 2 days per week. 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:

Reporting to the Head of Communications, this is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to support the delivery of a range of employee engagement activities and events.

As a trusted advisor, you will be building and delivering effective and robust communications plans, helping to drive the strategic aims of this central business unit, supports the wider BAE Systems enterprise.

Core Duties:

• Plan, develop and deliver strategic and tactical internal communications activities aligned to business goals
• Create engaging multi-channel content which supports key strategic communications priorities
• Build and manage effective stakeholder relationships within the role and across the wider business
• Provide communications guidance and support to senior stakeholders to help engage and inspire their teams
• Promote and protect the reputation of the business unit, delivery streams and/or Group through all outputs

Essential Skills:

• Significant experience working in internal communications roles within large, complex organisations
• Proven ability to develop and deliver integrated communications plans for a range of audiences
• High quality content creation skills across a range of internal communications channels, particularly video
• Confident in providing communications guidance and support to senior leaders and employees
• Competent in managing multiple projects concurrently and adapting swiftly to changing priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels

The Communications team:

You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team delivering predominately internal communications and events. It’s a fast-moving environment with plenty of variety, supporting our Shared Services business unit, which sits at the centre of the BAE Systems driving business change and transformation.

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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