Careerinfoworld : Communications Advisor

Job ID: 389168

Job Views: 9

Location: Not Specified, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

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Job Category: I.T. & Communications

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: ?26,000.00 per year

Posted: 05.16.2012

Job Description

Real pride. Real advantage.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications Advisor based in Lincolnshire, onsite at RAF Coningsby. Supporting the head of communications, you will provide relevant communications resource to support Typhoon, Tornado and Hawk programmes across the relevant RAF bases under the Military Air & Information organisation.

This is a high profile position where you will take responsibility for managing and delivering the internal and external communications for MA&I's on base activities. You will liaise closely with a diverse range of senior stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation, as such the ability to take responsibility and influence will be pivotal to the success of the role. Genuine opportunities exist in the long term for high performers.

As the Communications Advisor your main responsibilities will involve:

? Identifying, sourcing, and producing exciting and engaging communications about MAI's operations on RAF bases.
? Generating positive media coverage locally, nationally and with key trade publications.
? Providing communications support to BAE Systems senior management on RAF bases.
? Communications input into specific customer and BAE Systems events as and when required.
? Improving the reputation of BAE Systems with key local stakeholders through effective public affairs activity
? Ensuring relevant product 'core data' is kept current and easily accessible e.g. web pages, fact sheets, boiler plates, lines to take etc.

In support of the above ensure communications specialist skills and advice (e.g. media, employee communications, brand & promotions and public affairs) are available to the relevant internal stakeholders.

As the Communications Advisor your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Previous communications experience, both internal and external - Essential.
Pro-active media relationship building experience - Essential
Defence and RAF knowledge - Desirable
Senior stakeholder management experience - Essential

What we're looking for in you

As well as excellent written and oral communication skills, the successful candidate must have a diplomatic and tactful manner and be capable of working under their own initiative. Whilst having a creative flair and a willingness to challenge the norm, you must also be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and possess astute organisational skills.

Salary
?25,000 +

Military Air & Information

The Military Air & Information (MAI) business has been structured to create a focused business designed to meet the current and future requirements of our customers.

The MAI business has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

MAI has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services.

MAI recognises training as a key enabler to deliver military capability, bringing together experience in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions to military customers around the world. This is a powerful combination.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to give real advantage to our customers worldwide. Trusted to deliver - always.

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