Communication and Engagement Executive

Cwmbran
6 hours ago
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Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Human Resources team as a Communication & Engagement Executive at our Cwmbran site

Your Role

As a Communication & Engagement Executive, you will play a key role in delivering internal and external communications, employee engagement initiatives, and corporate social responsibility activities that support our strategy and help make Safran Seats GB a great place to work. You will develop compelling content, manage communication channels, support events, and act as a brand ambassador-ensuring our messaging is clear, engaging and aligned with Safran's culture and values.

What You'll Bring

Essential

- Minimum two years' experience within internal/external communications or a related role

- Ability to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines, producing high‑quality written material with minimal input

- Excellent writing skills with the ability to create clear, engaging copy for different audiences and channels

- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite), and design tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Suite

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, manage and prioritise multiple time‑limited projects

- Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver to agreed standards

- Action‑orientated mindset with the initiative to propose solutions

Desirable

- Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels

- Experience in event organisation and management

Skills: Internal Communications, External Communications, Employee Engagement, CSR, Events, Copywriting, Canva, Adobe Suite, Hootsuite, Microsoft Offic

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