Senior Communications Specialist - UK, Ireland… at Boeing · London

Senior Communications Specialist - UK, Ireland and Nordics

Company: Boeing United Kingdom Limited

We are seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to lead and deliver integrated communications across Boeing’s UK, Ireland and Nordics markets, supporting BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes), BDS (Boeing Defence, Space & Security) and BGS (Boeing Global Services). Reporting directly to the Head of Communications for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, this role will have a significant emphasis on internal communications across the region while also supporting external, stakeholder and media-facing activity tailored for multiple markets and regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional communications strategies and integrated plans for the UK, Ireland and Nordics that align with global Boeing priorities and local business needs across BCA, BDS and BGS.
• Own internal communications for regional audiences: executive updates, intranet/editorial content, employee emails, leadership briefing materials and town halls.
• Produce and adapt external communications and stakeholder materials as required: press statements, partner briefings, social media messaging, presentations and customer communications, ensuring localisation and regional sensitivity.
• Translate technical, regulatory and programme material from SMEs into clear, audience‑appropriate messaging for commercial, defence and services stakeholders across differing national contexts.
• Provide strategic counsel to regional and country leadership; coordinate closely with Global Communications, Government Affairs, Legal, Security and HR to ensure consistent, compliant and risk‑managed messaging.
• Lead or support issues, reputational and crisis communications response in coordination with global teams and local compliance functions.
• Manage regional content governance and brand consistency: messaging frameworks, approval workflows, templates, tone/voice guidance and localisation practices for outputs across the three businesses.
• Measure and report communications effectiveness across channels and markets (engagement metrics, pulse surveys, dashboards) and use insights to iterate on strategy.
• Act as a regular advisor to the Head of Communications, providing status updates, recommendations, and input to regional stakeholder engagement and executive priorities.

Competencies & Skills

• Strategic regional thinker with commercial awareness across BCA, BDS and BGS domains.
• Exceptional ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences and national contexts.
• Strong programme and project management; able to prioritise and balance competing needs across businesses and countries.
• Data-driven approach to measure impact and demonstrate ROI.
• Collaborative leadership and mentoring; builds trusted relationships across multi-disciplinary, multi-country teams.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Extensive experience with responsibility for strategy and delivery at programme, business unit, regional or enterprise level.
• Demonstrable experience leading internal communications and supporting senior leaders across multiple stakeholder groups and geographies.
• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling and content design skills for digital and print channels; strong ability to localise content for different markets.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to operate across commercial, defence and services teams.
• Right to work in the UK, or legal eligibility to work in an EU/EEA country with willingness to relocate if required; ability to travel across the region.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in aerospace, defence, regulated industries, or large matrixed organisations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with communications constraints for export‑controlled or security‑sensitive programmes.
• Proven experience supporting multiple business units and multiple countries concurrently (localisation experience desirable).
• Multimedia experience (Adobe Creative Suite, basic video editing) and familiarity with internal collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint).
• UK security clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain one, or equivalent national clearances in Ireland or Nordics if role requires access to protected information.

Travel and Onsite Requirements

• Hybrid working with regular onsite presence in Westminster; travel across the UK, Ireland and Nordics (up to 20%) for stakeholder events, site visits and cross-site coordination.
• Primarily office and virtual work; flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events may be required.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)