Responsibilities

• Spot and develop creative PR opportunities from across the organisation to champion the brand, reach new audiences and align activity with RN Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Directorate of Defence Communications (DDC) and No.10 priorities
• Lead the development of communications plans, using planning tools to shape SMART objectives and working with colleagues to bring audience insight and emerging trends into every plan
• Help drive campaign evaluation and reporting, demonstrating impact, engagement and the value of communications activity
• Support and advise on the planning of internal and external communications activity, helping shape priorities across the portfolio
• Work closely with the central Government comms team, Directorate of Defence Communications (DDC) and wider Defence partners to plan major events and high-profile activity
• Identify where new communications and campaign plans are needed across the wider RN network to support delivery of Command Plan objectives
• Build compelling short- and long-term campaign plans alongside subject matter experts, using the Government Communications planning approach and input from RN Comms, DDC and other Defence organisations
• Provide line management for the Planning Officer role
• Broadcast management . You will act as the first point of contact for broadcast opportunities including books, TV programmes, documentaries and films. You will project manage each request from initial scoping through to approval/decline. In instances of larger projects, you may be project lead throughout the entire duration of the opportunity.
• BRIDGE. You will provide communications support for Op BRIDGE planning and delivery (the events following the death of senior members of the Royal Family).

Requirements

• Working in a communications (or similar business function) role
• Working with stakeholders
• Developing communications strategies/plans
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative primary research & data analysis
• Writing evaluations/reports

Benefits

• - 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• - Market-leading employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• - Personal & professional development
• - Alternative working patterns for many roles
• - Access to a confidential, professional support service
• - Discount schemes
• - Bicycle / season-ticket loans
• - Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• - Special paid leave to volunteer (up to 6 days a year)
• Our headquarters in Portsmouth offers an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts, and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a shop and plenty of car parking spaces.