Interim Communications Lead
Location: Belfast (on-site)
Hours: 36 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
Pay: £26.15 per hour PAYE / £34.98 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by employer)
Make a Real Impact in a Time of Change
Are you a hands-on communications professional with a passion for change and transformation? Join us as an Interim Communications Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a newly acquired site in Belfast. You'll work closely with project teams, senior leaders, and the wider Airbus Communications community to ensure a smooth transition and deliver clear, engaging communications to colleagues and external audiences.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead Communications Set-Up: Establish effective communication channels and outputs for the new company, ensuring alignment with Airbus's UK approach and local needs.
- Support Onboarding: Develop and deliver internal communications tools to support the onboarding of new colleagues.
- Craft Key Messages: Work with project teams to define and deliver essential messaging and materials throughout the transition phase.
- Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with UK and global communications teams, as well as public affairs, to ensure consistent messaging to external audiences.
- Community Relations: Build strong relationships with local media and community stakeholders, representing the business positively.
- Event Management: Plan and deliver events that support business objectives and employee engagement.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in communications (internal, external, and community relations), ideally within change or M&A environments.
- Ability to quickly adapt, 'parachute' into new situations, and deliver results from day one.
- Strong understanding of the UK business landscape, especially Northern Ireland.
- Excellent writing, content creation, and event management skills.
- Strategic thinker who can also act swiftly and pragmatically.
- Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from colleagues to community partners.
- Experience supporting M&A processes is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Be Part of Something Big: Play a key role in a high-profile project with real impact on people and communities.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a standard 36-hour week with flexibility in your working hours.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, with opportunities to expand your skills and network.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of our Belfast site.
Guidant Global is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
