Jobs in London - Principal Communications Specialist • West London

Company: AWE

West London

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. We have a lovely role for a Principal Communications Specialist to Help us shape how people think about infrastructure investment at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies. Salary range: Starting at £59,230 up to £77,000 negotiable depending on experience Location: Reading (Aldermaston) AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. You will generally be required to travel to Paddington 1-2 days per week. You will be joining the business as the UK government enables us to make a significant investment in our infrastructure through our Infrastructure Programme Delivery team (IPD). This includes two major areas – the Future Materials Campus (FMC), a series of facilities needed to maintain the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CasD) for years to come, and Future Infrastructure Programme (FIP), which covers upgrades to our non-fissile facilities. We are building a talented team to make the most of these opportunities. Moving to a programmatic way of working is a new approach for AWE and we need someone who is keen to support us as we transform. At AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, we’ve got an amazing opportunity for you to make your mark in our infrastructure investment communications team. We’re looking for a senior communicator who has a background in stakeholder engagement to join us and really help shape how people think about our work in a myriad of places. You will be empowered to deliver, working closely with our Head of Communications and the Executive Director, Infrastructure Projects Delivery, to help shape our narrative and influence our stakeholders. We will need you to make your mark quickly, showcasing your excellent planning skills, your ability to influence and your talent in persuasion. You will be joining a team of truly great professionals who work collaboratively to support this once-in-a-generation investment programme. What you bring to the table will be excellent communications skills and engagement leadership experience, telling our story to our stakeholders at national, regional and local level, helping them understand its benefits and opportunities. Your internal clients will look for great advice and delivery, supported by robust and measurable communications plans, based on insight of your audiences and designed to deliver real impact. Introducing the role: Maximising the effectiveness of our internal and external channels – ensuring best and up-to-date practices Working with the programme to understand what needs to be communicated to whom and when, ensuring clear, timely communications Providing insights and advice on creating behaviour change through communication, taking account of stakeholder and audience communication needs Using the OASIS framework, taking briefs, extracting insights about the communications objective(s) required on each project Using the OASIS framework, developing and delivering communications plans to meet strategic priorities and objectives Undertaking regular review of plans to ensure it meets objectives; adjusting plans to suit need as necessary Promoting understanding of the business’s priorities Supporting a strong employer brand Writing and editing copy that aligns to the programme’s core narrative, while also support AWE’s overall business strategy and the Corporate Affairs strategy and principles Using visual techniques to make communications stand out Making effective use of measures to evaluate communications and contributing to continuous improvement activity in Corporate Affairs As part of the Corporate Affairs on-call team, responding to emergency and business continuity situations We would like you to demonstrate some of the following skills and attributes: Proactive, results oriented approach to communications planning and delivery Excellent writing skills for use across a wide selection of communications channels. Able to convey clear messages and calls to action adapted for neuro-diverse audiences Strong listening and questioning skills – able to get to the source of information and interpret, in plain English, appropriately to chosen audiences Effective influencer, ensuring that good practice adopted across the business Utilise the most appropriate mix of channels to ensure a positive outcome to communication activities Self-starter and able to work well operating as part of a team Proficient in the use of core Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Rounded understanding of the theory, development and application of internal communications best practice with specific experience of communicating with a neuro-diverse audience Experienced at business partnering Significant experience of developing and implementing complex and challenging change projects, able to influence and support leaders at all levels Proven experience of emergency and business continuity arrangements specifically when applied communication requirements We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application. Some reasons we think you’ll love it here: 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work. 270 hours holiday  Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions) A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes We will shortlist and update you on your application by Wednesday 8 January 2025 Interviews will be scheduled during working hours between 20 and 24 January Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations. If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. So don’t prevaricate, refresh your CV and covering letter and apply now! For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: Sunflower.Montague@awe.co.uk #LI-SM Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.