Communications Manager

Reporting into the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager will take responsibility for strategic communication planning, media relations, reputation and brand management, stakeholder engagement, content creation and security compliance.

We're looking for someone who can take the lead on strategy, thinks creatively and takes the initiative.

Key responsibilities will include:

Working together with the policy and public affairs team to ensure an impactful presence across key channels
Working with the team to improve communications, curating engaging content and the use of different channels to maximise impact
Managing Crisis readiness
Operating under national security constraints, with heavy regulation, often unable to disclose detailed project information
Managing a complex stakeholder landscape spanning government and commercial as well as ethical and political sensitivities
Identifying opportunities for translating complex work into accessible and impactful messages and long-term campaigns
Line managing a Communications Officer
They are looking for someone with:

Proven track record in media relations, executive comms, and stakeholder engagement
5+ years of professional communications experience, ideally within the defence, aerospace, or government sectors
Good knowledge of the defence sector and the challenges and opportunities associated with it
Familiarity with government procurement and national security protocols
Strong understanding of geopolitical and defence industry context
Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain one
High level of discretion and integrity
Ability to distil complex technical or sensitive information into clear, approved messaging
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunity agency on behalf of its clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age