Communications Specialist, UK & Ireland Content and Regional
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Boeing United Kingdom LimitedWe are seeking a senior Communications Specialist to lead and deliver integrated communications across Boeings UK Ireland and Nordics markets supporting BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) BDS (Boeing Defence Space & Security) and BGS (Boeing Global Services). Reporting directly to the Head of Communications for the UK Ireland and the Nordics this role will have a significant emphasis on internal communications across the region while also supporting external stakeholder and media-facing activity tailored for multiple markets and regulatory environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement regional communications strategies and integrated plans for the UK Ireland and Nordics that align with global Boeing priorities and local business needs across BCA BDS and BGS.
Own internal communications for regional audiences: executive updates intranet/editorial content employee emails leadership briefing materials and town halls.
Produce and adapt external communications and stakeholder materials as required: press statements partner briefings social media messaging presentations and customer communications ensuring localisation and regional sensitivity.
Translate technical regulatory and programme material from SMEs into clear audienceappropriate messaging for commercial defence and services stakeholders across differing national contexts.
Provide strategic counsel to regional and country leadership; coordinate closely with Global Communications Government Affairs Legal Security and HR to ensure consistent compliant and riskmanaged messaging.
Lead or support issues reputational and crisis communications response in coordination with global teams and local compliance functions.
Manage regional content governance and brand consistency: messaging frameworks approval workflows templates tone/voice guidance and localisation practices for outputs across the three businesses.
Measure and report communications effectiveness across channels and markets (engagement metrics pulse surveys dashboards) and use insights to iterate on strategy.
Act as a regular advisor to the Head of Communications providing status updates recommendations and input to regional stakeholder engagement and executive priorities.
Competencies & Skills
Strategic regional thinker with commercial awareness across BCA BDS and BGS domains.
Exceptional ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences and national contexts.
Strong programme and project management; able to prioritise and balance competing needs across businesses and countries.
Data-driven approach to measure impact and demonstrate ROI.
Collaborative leadership and mentoring; builds trusted relationships across multi-disciplinary multi-country teams.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing English or related discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum 6 years professional communications experience with responsibility for strategy and delivery at programme business unit regional or enterprise level.
Demonstrable experience leading internal communications and supporting senior leaders across multiple stakeholder groups and geographies.
Excellent writing editing storytelling and content design skills for digital and print channels; strong ability to localise content for different markets.
Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to operate across commercial defence and services teams.
Right to work in the UK or legal eligibility to work in an EU/EEA country with willingness to relocate if required; ability to travel across the region.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in aerospace defence regulated industries or large matrixed organisations.
Familiarity with communications constraints for exportcontrolled or securitysensitive programmes.
Proven experience supporting multiple business units and multiple countries concurrently (localisation experience desirable).
Multimedia experience (Adobe Creative Suite basic video editing) and familiarity with internal collaboration platforms (Teams SharePoint).
UK security clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain one or equivalent national clearances in Ireland or Nordics if role requires access to protected information.
Travel and Onsite Requirements
Hybrid working with regular onsite presence in Westminster; travel across the UK Ireland and Nordics (up to 20%) for stakeholder events site visits and cross-site coordination.
Primarily office and virtual work; flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events may be required.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Information Management
- Proofreading
- Social Intelligence
- Content Quality
- Factual Information
- Video Packages
- Conduct Interviews
- Records Management
- Creative Content
- Editorials
- News Stories
- Newsgathering
- Content Reviews
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