Communications Lead

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. 

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Communications Lead 🚀

📍 Location: Warrington / Cumbria
📄 Type: Contract

🛠️ About the Role
Lead the delivery of engaging internal and external communications that keep stakeholders informed, connected, and aligned. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Client teams, you'll drive communications that make an impact across the project.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• 📢 Develop and deliver the project communications plan
• 🤝 Act as the key communications contact for the project
• ✍️ Create engaging newsletters, updates, and announcements
• 📊 Track engagement and report on communications performance
• 🎤 Coordinate Town Halls, site visits, and stakeholder events
• 🎨 Design posters, invitations, infographics, and campaign materials
• 📋 Manage onboarding communications and distribution lists
• 💻 Keep SharePoint and internal platforms up to date
• 📰 Contribute content to corporate newsletters and publications
• 📈 Produce weekly project highlights and milestone updates
• 🔄 Continuously improve communication tools, templates, and processes
• 🔒 Ensure information and document security standards are maintained

✅ Essential

• 🎓 Degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 💼 Proven communications experience within projects, programmes, or partnerships
• ✍️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 🤝 Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities
• 💻 Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams
• 📅 Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• 🚀 Proactive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement
• 💡 Confident working independently and taking ownership of communications delivery

⭐ Desirable

• ⚡ Experience in nuclear, infrastructure, or other regulated industries
• 🌐 Understanding of partnership delivery models and multi-stakeholder communications

The successful applicant must be a UK resident and, due to the nature of the work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet this criteria in order to attain a minimum level of SC clearance. 

 

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