Responsibilities

• As digital communications officer at ADS, you’ll work as part of a busy communications team, delivering digital communications to our members in the South West, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• As the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries, your work will help shape our relationship with our members locally.
• In particular, you’ll work across our range of digital channels, including industry-leading newsletters, social media channels and our website.
• You’ll report directly to the Head of External Communications, working closely with the Directors of our Regional offices, as well as the Director of External Affairs for ADS Regions.
• Please note that regular domestic travel to ADS’ regional offices will form part of this role, and all travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• You will be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively and delivering high-quality outputs within a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.
• With exceptional copywriting ability, you will produce clear, engaging content across a range of formats, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• You will also have a good understanding of social media platforms and digital channels, with the ability to support and enhance online engagement.
• A genuine interest in the ADS sectors is important, alongside a willingness to develop your knowledge further.

Requirements

• We are looking for a proactive and organised communications professional with either relevant qualifications or experience in a marketing or communications role.
• You will be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively and delivering high-quality outputs within a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.
• You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across teams and adapting your approach for different audiences.
• With exceptional copywriting ability, you will produce clear, engaging content across a range of formats, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• You will also have a good understanding of social media platforms and digital channels, with the ability to support and enhance online engagement.
• A genuine interest in the ADS sectors is important, alongside a willingness to develop your knowledge further.
• Our ideal candidate is a proactive team player with some experience in communicating to a wide variety of audiences.

Benefits

• Bonus
• pension
• private health insurance
• life insurance
• season ticket loan
• cycle to work scheme
• 9-day fortnight
• hybrid working
• extended remote working
• enhanced parental leave
• 28 days’ annual leave
• the option to buy additional annual leave
• additional annual leave for long service