Job Introduction
Job Title: Communications Manager Location: Team Portsmouth
Salary: £40,000 per annum
This role is a 12 month FTC Maternity Cover
We are looking for a skilled Communications Manager to drive communication strategies to support business continuity. This role will focus on delivering effective internal campaigns, facilitating change communication, and supporting key events across HM Naval Base, Portsmouth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute internal communication campaigns, strategies, and plans
• Provide 24/7 communication support during incidents and ensure business continuity
• Ensure excellence in all communications activities and improve internal processes
• Demonstrate a good ability for linking teams across the Naval Base and lead the communications network
• Support the delivery of Team Portsmouth activities and events including Families’ Day’s, ship homecoming events and base-wide briefings
• Oversee the management and improvement of Team Portsmouth Communications channels
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business and change communication goals
• Report monthly communications updates to leadership
• Manage and improve internal communications channels within Team Portsmouth
• Act as a link between teams across the Naval Base and lead the communications network

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or PR desirable
• Ability to build strong networks and influence stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging content tailored to different audiences.
• A proactive, creative approach with attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload and the workload of others to achieve demanding deadlines
• Ability to use effective communications channels to build positive relationships
• Defence sector knowledge desirable
• Understanding of effective communications practices and channels essential

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

Meaningful work that contributes to the success of the organization and its stakeholder

• Lead and execute internal communication campaigns, strategies, and plans
• Provide 24/7 communication support during incidents and ensure business continuity
• Ensure excellence in all communications activities and improve internal processes
• Demonstrate a good ability for linking teams across the Naval Base and lead the communications network
• Support the delivery of Team Portsmouth activities and events including Families’ Day’s, ship homecoming events and base-wide briefings
• Oversee the management and improvement of Team Portsmouth Communications channels
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business and change communication goals
• Report monthly communications updates to leadership
• Manage and improve internal communications channels within Team Portsmouth
• Act as a link between teams across the Naval Base and lead the communications networ