MERITUS are recruiting for an Internal Communications Specialist to join our client in the aerospace sector on an initial contract for 6 months with very likely extensions thereafter.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST – INSIDE IR35 – £34.98 PER HOUR – 6 MONTHS – BELFAST, ONSITE FT – 36 HOURS PER WEEK – SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW – SECTOR: AEROSPACE

MERITUS are recruiting for an experienced Interim Communications Specialist to support a leading global manufacturing and engineering organisation during a significant period of organisational transformation and integration.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and has experience supporting change, transformation, post-merger integration, or large-scale business transitions.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in establishing and delivering effective internal and external communications strategies, ensuring local business requirements are aligned with wider corporate communications objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of local internal and external communications activities.
• Create and deliver communications plans that support organisational change and business transformation initiatives.
• Develop engaging communications content across a variety of channels and audiences.
• Assist in defining key messaging and ensuring consistent communication across the business.
• Support the rollout and optimisation of internal communications platforms, tools and channels.
• Coordinate with wider communications and public affairs teams to ensure alignment of messaging and brand standards.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas.
• Organise and support internal events, engagement activities and communications campaigns.
• Provide communications advice and support to leaders and managers throughout the organisation.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and adaptable communications professional with strong stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to deliver communications programmes within complex organisations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in internal and external communications.
• Experience supporting organisational transformation, change programmes, mergers, acquisitions, or post-merger integration activities.
• Strong communications planning and execution experience.
• Excellent written communication, editing and content creation skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering communications within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or similarly complex environments.
• Strong understanding of internal communications channels and employee engagement strategies.
• Event planning and coordination experience.
• Ability to think strategically whilst maintaining a hands-on delivery approach.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of operating within Northern Ireland or experience supporting communications activities across the region.
• Experience working within large, matrixed or multinational organisations.
• Public affairs or community engagement experience.