Communications and Engagement Manager

Overview

In this role you will develop and execute a strategic internal communications plan to align Saab UK staff with the company vision and values. You’ll partner with senior leaders to drive transparent, engaging messaging, reinforce culture, and boost employee engagement across multiple channels. You’ll manage content, feedback mechanisms, and events, while shaping Saab UK’s corporate reputation. The role blends hands-on communication work with people leadership in a fast-growing business.

Pay / Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Up to 5% share matching scheme

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an internal communication strategy aligned with vision, values, and goals
• Plan and manage campaigns to support initiatives, updates, and change programs
• Embed company values in internal communication to reinforce culture
• Partner with senior leaders to drive consistent, transparent messaging
• Create, edit, and manage content across intranet, newsletters, and internal channels
• Support two-way communication via surveys, Q&A, and town halls
• Provide strategic communication guidance to HR and leadership on engagement and culture
• Own internal communications calendar for timely delivery
• Measure and report on effectiveness and use insights to improve
• Coordinate and support internal events like updates, recognition, and culture-building
• Ensure accessible and inclusive communications for diverse audiences
• Maintain and enhance internal platforms for ease of use
• Collaborate with brand and marketing to support employer branding campaigns

Key requirements

• Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications
• Experience driving cultural change
• Strong organisational skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication tailored to audiences and platforms
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels
• Team player with can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of employee engagement, culture-building, and change communication
• Comfort with analytics and engagement metrics to inform planning
• Knowledge of inclusion and accessibility best practices in communication
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, HR, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• strong communicator
• stakeholder management
• collaborative mindset
• content creation and editing
• digital communications channels (intranet, newsletters, internal social platforms)
• analytics and metrics for engagement

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