External Communications Director

The Vacancy: External Communications Director

We have a unique opportunity at GKN Aerospace for an External Communications Director to join the global team of Communications & External Affairs, be the spokesperson for GKN Aerospace globally and shape our company’s external narrative.

In this role, you will have the chance to work autonomously, own and lead media relationships, social media, corporate websites and other external communications activities for GKN Aerospace. You will focus on managing and protecting our reputation and sharing our stories to increase brand awareness and meet our strategic priorities.

What You'll Do

• Lead the global media communications strategy to strengthen brand awareness, engage with journalists, and position the organization as a global technology leader and employer of choice.
• Coordinate external communications across the business, ensuring messaging is aligned with the global narrative and released in a way that maximises impact. Act as a central point of guidance and governance for external communications activity.
• Develop and deliver a global social media strategy that enhances employee engagement, protects our company’s reputation, and reinforces the organisation’s leadership position in the aerospace and technology sectors.
• Provide crisis communications leadership, developing robust preparedness plans, training key stakeholders, and leading communications responses during incidents to safeguard the company’s reputation.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of the award-winning global corporate website, ensuring content remains current, engaging, and aligned with strategic messaging, working close with the Digital Communications Manager and external agency partners.
• Partner with the Executive Team of GKN Aerospace to enhance leadership visibility and industry profiles, providing strategic counsel on messaging, media engagement, and the development of key narrative materials.
• Lead media and journalist engagement at major global events, including flagship industry events such as the Farnborough and Paris Air Shows.
• Define and track communications metrics to measure media and PR performance, using insights to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.

What You'll Do

• 10 years’ experience in communications within a complex global corporate business.
• Relevant professional qualification or training.
• Familiarity with publicly listed companies, preferably in a highly regulated and technical sector.
• Track record of leading media relationships and crisis communications.
• Experience in working in an international environment, preferably of global scale.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, diplomatic and able to act as business partner to executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch or Swedish.
• Proficient in using MS Office suite and social media.
• Ability to travel globally. 

What We'll Offer

We offer an innovative and international environment in which we work in a High-Tech organisation with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. Our organization exudes a passion for technology and our employees are rightfully proud of what they develop and build. In addition, we offer the following package:

• A gross monthly salary based on WTW grade-E and in line with your experience and qualifications.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 30 paid holidays for full-time employment.
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance.
• Bonus scheme.
  
  

A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere.
Next to a competitive remuneration package, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a truly international team.

How You'll Apply

You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Lead Marina Monogyiou at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com. You can expect a first chat with on the phone and a couple of online/F2F interviews with the hiring manager and members of the hiring team. Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Aerospace customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Aerospace must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow.

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN Aerospace. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created an environment where everyone can be at their best.
We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. 

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