External Communications Manager
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Job Description
External Communications Manager
Full time (Fixed Term 12 Months)
London or Bristol / Hybrid
What you will be doing
When you join Rolls-Royce Defence as an External Communications Manager youll play a pivotal role in shaping how we tell our story across global markets. Youll lead external communications for some of the most high-profile defence programmes in the UK and international markets including the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Youll work closely with senior leaders media and government partners and industry stakeholders to deliver high-impact messaging and campaigns. If youre a strategic communicator looking to influence globally significant projects while leading major events and campaigns this is your chance to make a real impact.
Responsibilities
With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
Lead and deliver integrated external communications strategies that promote Rolls-Royce Defence in the UK and international markets.
Shape and manage media relations and stakeholder engagement across high-profile programmes such as the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Work closely with senior external and internal stakeholders including government industry partners international media Rolls-Royce Government Relations Business Development Strategy and Group Communications to influence key narratives and campaigns.
Represent the business at events and exhibitions and manage the creation of high-quality content for digital and traditional channels.
This role will require travel across the UK and internationally.
Why Rolls-Royce
Work with us and well welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
This role sits within our Defence Communications team focusing on external engagement across the UK and international markets supporting major programmes.
As External Communications Manager youll be at the heart of high-profile strategic initiatives managing relationships with senior stakeholders media and government partners. Youll have the opportunity to influence international narratives lead communications for major defence campaigns and events and contribute directly to the success of globally significant programmes. With exposure to senior leadership and cross-industry collaboration this role is a springboard for future career growth within one of the worlds most respected engineering organisations.
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office home or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons frequency will depend on business needs nature of role what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
Who were looking for
Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll know we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Have significant experience developing and delivering integrated external communications and media relations strategies at both a strategic and operational level.
Demonstrate strong writing skills and experience creating content for media speeches marketing collateral and digital platforms.
Be confident engaging with senior stakeholders internally and externally including media government officials industry partners and executive leadership.
Have a proven ability to work under pressure manage complex issues and make sound judgements in fast-paced environments.
Ideally youll bring experience from the Defence sector with an understanding of MoD communications and stakeholder dynamics.
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing competitive resilient business.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a SC clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for SC Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or in MoD approved cases a dual national.
Grade: Level C
Closing Date: 13/08/2025
Job Category
Corporate AffairsPosting Date
30 Jul 2025; 00:07Posting End Date
13 Aug 2025Employment Type
Full-Time
