23 Oct
Veredus
Bristol
Location: Abbey Wood, Bristol & MoD Main Building, London
The United Kingdom faces an evolving set of threats in an increasingly unpredictable world. These include enduring operations against terrorism and confronting Russian aggression as a founding and full NATO partner. Our armed forces work continually to deter and confront these threats.
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S;) is the Ministry of Defence Procurement and support organisation responsible for over £10bn annual spend with 11500 staff based on 150 sites worldwide. They ensure that the UK’s armed forces have the equipment and support services they need to perform their duties effectively.
A major transformation is already underway at DE&S; so that the UK can stay ahead of global threats. It’s the most significant change programme in DE&S; in over a decade. We are looking to appoint a Deputy Director of Communications & Engagement, leading the activity to build and protect DE&S;’ reputation with key stakeholders including employees, parliamentarians, media and the general public.
The role has responsibility for ownership and development of DE&S;’ key communications assets and channels and is accountable to the Director Strategy & Corporate Affairs.
This is an opportunity to join a critical post in an organisation making a material difference to defence of the UK homeland, at a hugely pivotal moment in its development, looking both externally across wider MOD and UK defence, and internally to our change programme.
You will have a track record of leading communications, engagement and / or secretariat team to build reputation and brand advocacy with a focus on managing media in a complex environment and driving employee engagement.
We value diversity of people and thought, and actively encourage applications from a diverse field of candidates to ensure we are accessing the best talent and introducing new ways of thinking and working – by no means is a Defence background a prerequisite for this role.
You will find no other role quite like this one. This is a high profile and rewarding challenge for the individual that wants to make a real difference.
For further information about the role, please see Supporting Documentation below:
Supporting Documentation
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
As part of the application process, you are asked to complete the following online forms:
If applicable, please also complete and return the following:
DISABILITY CONFIDENT SCHEME FORM
VETERANS SCHEME FORM
Closing date for applications is: 23:59 (GMT) on Tuesday 5 November 2024
PLEASE ENSURE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CV / SUPPORTING STATEMENT / COMPLETED FORMS) ARE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
For further discussion please contact ***********@veredus.co.uk / 07763 202 178
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