Internal Communications Specialist - #2119422

Interim Internal Communications Specialist; Belfast; 6month contract; £26.15 per hour PAYE / £34.98 per hour Umbrella; Inside IR35

We have a requirement for an Internal Communications Specialist , working with our client based in the Aerospace Sector in Belfast . The role is required to support post-merger communications and work closely with the project team, wider Communications team and the leaders of the new company to support all communication-related matters relating to the acquisition, ensuring local operational needs are in alignment with the organisations broader UK and global communications approach. This role is based full time onsite.

AREAS OF FOCUS
Short term
Plays a key role in the establishment of Communications “set up” and outputs for the new company in Belfast, bringing local needs into alignment with communications approach in the UK as appropriate.
Supports the creation of interim and long-term internal communications tools and channels to support the onboarding of colleagues
Works with the project team to define and deliver key messaging and communications materials during the transition phase
Interacts with wider UK and global communications team - and the public affairs team - to manage consistent messaging to external audiences

REQUIRED QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES FOR THE JOB
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Personal qualities and competencies:
Established experience in communications (internal, external, community relations)
Experience of Merger & Acquisition comms environment, transformation and change
Good understanding of the company structure, its products and the environment in the UK
Good understanding of Northern Ireland as an operating environment
Comms plan definition and execution
Strategic thinking while able to act and implement quickly
Ability to connect easily to different stakeholders across functions and divisions
Excellent writing skills and content creation skills
Event management capability
Understanding of local UK media and ability to engage effectively with them
Understanding of community relations and ability to engage effectively with a wide range of neighbours
Understanding of internal communications channels and ability to effectively engage with colleagues from across the business
Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.



Internal Communications; External Communications; communication strategy; communication plan; media relations; social media; stakeholder management; public relations; engagement plans; digital marketing;