Communications and Engagement Manager

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communication, the Internal Communications and Engagement Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a communication strategy that ensures clear, consistent, and engaging messaging to all Saab UK employees. This role supports company culture, promotes transparency, and helps drive employee engagement through effective communication channels and campaigns. The Internal Communications and Engagement Manager will also be responsible for line management of the Internal Communications Specialist.

Day to day, this role is expected to champion the embedding of company values across internal communications to foster a strong, values-driven culture that supports employee engagement and alignment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to enhance visibility and trust through consistent, transparent, and authentic messaging, driving a sense of connection, purpose, and productivity across all levels of the organisation.

This role requires someone who is confident and comfortable engaging with senior leaders as well as employees at all levels, ensuring communications are relevant, inclusive, and impactful.

Additional aspects of the role will encompass digital and basic design work. This position is an ideal opportunity for a confident, friendly and professional individual who is keen to work in a hands-on role in our team that is responsible for developing and shaping Saab UK's corporate reputation and image. This is an important role as our business continues to grow rapidly.

This role is ideally situated around London or the South East, with some remote working possible, you will be expected to provide support across the country and some occasional travel to Sweden may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver an internal communication strategy that aligns with the company's vision, values, and goals
Plan and manage communications campaigns to support key initiatives, business updates, and change programs
Embed company values into all aspects of internal communication to reinforce culture and employee alignment
Partner with senior leaders to increase visibility and drive consistent, transparent messaging from the top down
Create, edit, and manage engaging content across internal channels (e.g. intranet, newsletters, internal social platforms)
Support two-way communication by enabling feedback mechanisms such as surveys, Q&A sessions, and town halls
Provide strategic communication guidance and support to HR and leadership teams on employee engagement, culture, and change
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