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Communications & Engagement Specialist
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Communications & Engagement Specialist
Overview
A central strategic communications function within a highly secure and complex environment is seeking experienced Communications & Engagement Specialists to support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-impact communications activity. The role plays a key part in shaping clear narratives, strengthening stakeholder understanding, and maintaining trust across sensitive programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile, security-conscious organisation, delivering communications that directly support strategic national objectives.
Assignment Details
- Number of Positions: 3
- Location: Cheltenham (4–5 days per week on site required)
- Duration: 12 months +
- Vetting Level: DV Clearance Required
- Rate & SFIA Level:
- Up to £77.98 per hour
- Minimum requirement: SFIA Level 3+
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications across digital, internal, and stakeholder channels
- Produce high-quality materials including:
- Communication plans
- Engagement strategies
- Messaging frameworks
- Briefing packs
- Q&As, and talking points
- Advise senior leaders and programme teams on communication strategies in a national security context
- Lead stakeholder engagement activity across:
- Internal audiences
- External audiences
- Ensuring tailored messaging approaches for each
- Work closely with central communications teams to align all outputs with:
- Organisational priorities
- Governance requirements
- Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, using insight to enhance future activity
- Ensure all outputs meet strict:
- Security standards
- Confidentiality requirements
- Compliance guidelines
- Support a collaborative communications culture across programmes and teams
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven background in:
- Strategic communications
- Engagement roles
- Corporate communications
- Experience within:
- Government, defence
- National security, or similarly complex/regulatory environments
- Strong copywriting, editorial, and storytelling skills across:
- Multiple formats
- Demonstrable experience in:
- Developing communication strategies
- Engagement strategies
- Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, including:
- Engagement with senior and sensitive stakeholders
- Ability to:
- Operate with discretion in secure environments
- Confidently advise senior leadership
- Influence communications direction
- Skilled at translating complex or technical information into:
- Clear, accessible messaging
- Strong organisational skills with ability to:
- Manage multiple priorities effectively
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Additional Information
We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK. This position will require necessary site access checks.
For inquiries or applications, contact:
- Marika Powell at ARM: 02392 228232
- Email CV and covering letter to: marika.powell@arm.co.uk
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