MERITUS are recruiting for an Internal Communications Specialist to join our client in the aerospace sector on an initial contract for 6 months with very likely extensions thereafter.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - INSIDE IR35 - £34.98 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - BELFAST, ONSITE FT - 36 HOURS PER WEEK - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW - SECTOR: AEROSPACE
MERITUS are recruiting for an experienced Interim Communications Specialist to support a leading global manufacturing and engineering organisation during a significant period of organisational transformation and integration.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and has experience supporting change, transformation, post-merger integration, or large-scale business transitions.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in establishing and delivering effective internal and external communications strategies, ensuring local business requirements are aligned with wider corporate communications objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of local internal and external communications activities.
- Create and deliver communications plans that support organisational change and business transformation initiatives.
- Develop engaging communications content across a variety of channels and audiences.
- Assist in defining key messaging and ensuring consistent communication across the business.
- Support the rollout and optimisation of internal communications platforms, tools and channels.
- Coordinate with wider communications and public affairs teams to ensure alignment of messaging and brand standards.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas.
- Organise and support internal events, engagement activities and communications campaigns.
- Provide communications advice and support to leaders and managers throughout the organisation.
About You
We're looking for a proactive and adaptable communications professional with strong stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to deliver communications programmes within complex organisations.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable experience in internal and external communications.
- Experience supporting organisational transformation, change programmes, mergers, acquisitions, or post-merger integration activities.
- Strong communications planning and execution experience.
- Excellent written communication, editing and content creation skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience delivering communications within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or similarly complex environments.
- Strong understanding of internal communications channels and employee engagement strategies.
- Event planning and coordination experience.
- Ability to think strategically whilst maintaining a hands-on delivery approach.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of operating within Northern Ireland or experience supporting communications activities across the region.
- Experience working within large, matrixed or multinational organisations.
- Public affairs or community engagement experience.
