Internal Communications and Engagement Manager

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In short

Saab UK söker en Internal Communications and Engagement Manager som ska utveckla och genomföra en kommunikationsstrategi för att säkerställa tydligt, konsekvent och engagerande meddelande till alla Saab UK-anställda, främja företagskulturen och driva medarbetarengagemang. Rollen innebär också personalansvar för en Internal Communications Specialist och inkluderar digitalt arbete samt viss grundläggande design.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver an internal communication strategy aligned with company vision, values, and goals.
Plan and manage communication campaigns for key initiatives, business updates, and change programs.
Embed company values into internal communication to reinforce culture and employee alignment.
Partner with senior leaders to increase visibility and drive consistent, transparent messaging.
Create, edit, and manage engaging content across internal channels (intranet, newsletters, social platforms).
Support two-way communication through feedback mechanisms like surveys, Q&A sessions, and town halls.
Provide strategic communication guidance to HR and leadership on employee engagement, culture, and change.
Own and manage the internal communications calendar for timely message delivery.
Measure and report on communication effectiveness to improve future efforts.
Coordinate and support internal events that enhance engagement.
Ensure communication is accessible, inclusive, and tailored to diverse employee audiences.
Maintain and enhance internal communication platforms for ease of use and effectiveness.
Collaborate with brand and marketing teams for various initiatives and employer branding campaigns.

Requirements

Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications.
Experience driving cultural change in an organisation.
Strong organisational skills and proven ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritise.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms.
Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels of an organisation.
Ability to work as part of a close team with a can-do attitude and willingness to take on any challenge with a natural air for problem-solving.
Excellent written and editing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to manage multiple projects and identify priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of employee engagement principles, culture-building, and change communication.
Comfortable using analytics and engagement metrics to inform communication planning.
Knowledge of inclusion and accessibility best practices in communication.
Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, HR, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in the defence or technology sectors would be a bonus but is not essential.

Benefits

30 days annual leave
Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
Private medical insurance
Group income protection scheme
Death in service insurance
Up to 5% share matching scheme
Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave.

Skills

Internal CommunicationsEmployee EngagementCorporate CommunicationsContent CreationContent EditingCampaign ManagementProject ManagementChange CommunicationPublic RelationsMarketingHuman Resources

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About Saab

As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…

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