Employee Communications Manager

• Develop and implement the Employee Communications strategy for the UKD Sector which informs, inspires and engages employees aligned to the Group-wide employee communications strategy and plans
• Act as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders including UK Defence Chief Executive Office and Leadership Team to provide specialist insight and knowledge on employee communications best practice and latest trends
• Manage Sector employee communications channels, messaging and content for key information and announcements
• Draft and edit communications copy and materials to create engaging and creative content for a variety of channels (blogs, social media, website, intranet), tailored to a range of audiences
• Manage the day-to-day tactical delivery of employee communications campaigns and activities
• Plan, manage and deliver key events, both virtually and in-person. This includes, but is not limited to, Q-Talks, Employee Roadshows, Leadership Conferences and other people-focused forums
• Ensure all content, messaging and collateral align to the QinetiQ narrative and represents the brand in the most effective way to connect our people to our purpose, vision and values
• Measure and analyse the impact and effectiveness of all communications activities to inform future plans and engagement
• Deliver QinetiQ Group employee communication campaigns and activities within the Sector to create awareness and understanding
• Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to leverage and integrate opportunities to promote and enhance our employer value proposition and brand both internally and externally
• Keep up to date with the latest trends and best practice in employee

• Ability to effectively manage, and execute multiple projects; with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A passion for communications and employee engagement, with a keen interest in new technologies, platforms and channels
• Excellent communicator and creative thinker, with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions
• Able to build relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Writes in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language to create meaningful content
• Willing to learn and develop in complex stakeholder environments with a strong desire to understand how the business works and generates revenue
• Thrives in environments where there is a high need for collaboration and teamwork and where working at pace is a key requirement

• Depth of experience in communications, particularly within employee communications
• Experience of successful delivery in multi- stakeholder environments, with good relationship management skills
• Experience of editing and updating intranet/web content and analysing web analytics
• Experience in delivering events both virtually and in-person
• Strong commercial focus
• Experience of working with senior leaders

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ.

The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Please note that applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications.

This vacancy will be closed when sufficient suitable applications are received.

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported.

If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment.

A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)