HO External Communications | Defence and Space; d​/m​/w

Stellenbezeichnung: HO External Communications | Defence and Space (d/m/w)
***
* Job Description:

****#
** Head of External Communications for Defence and Space (d/f/m)
** to lead and execute strategic communications initiatives that significantly raise Airbus’ profile and visibility as a leading defence player.

Your mission is to foster a positive perception of Airbus’ Defence and Space solutions, products, people and topics in support of the Company’s strategic objectives, notably related to raising the awareness and familiarity of Airbus Defence and Space as a leading defence player. You will lead and execute strategic external communications initiatives towards the broader public and all relevant communications audiences You will further capture and represent the “outside-in” view from relevant Communications target audiences in order to maximise impact of Communications efforts.

Join us and play a crucial role in shaping the narrative for one of the world's most innovative aerospace and defence companies.#
** Your location**#
** Your benefits
*** Attractive salary and special payments
* 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
* Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
* Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
* On-site-facilities:
Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, gym
* Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
* Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard# #
** Your tasks and responsibilities
*** Lead and directly manage a team of around 15 FTEs to develop and implement comprehensive external communications strategies aligned with Airbus Defence and Space key objectives priorities, ensuring consistency with Airbus’ overall messaging and brand positioning.
* Provide leadership to a diverse team of external communication professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in execution.
* Translate Defence and Space communications priorities into actionable and SMART key external communications objectives and drive a performance process allowing for continuous improvement and impact measurement.
* Drive corporate / media / social listening (“outside-in”) to analyse trends, sentiment and trending topics to generate strategic and tactical options in support of Communications objectives.
* Collaborate closely with Defence and Space communications advisors, senior executives and cross-functional teams to align external communications efforts with business objectives and company-wide communications priorities
* Support national (home country) positioning by translating Defence and Space communications priorities into impactful campaigns for national (home country) audiences.
* Oversee all aspects of media relations, including proactive outreach, crisis communications, and spokesperson training, in the Defence and Space domain.
* Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to secure positive coverage and mitigate potential reputational risks.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier-1 media inquiries and coordinate responses with the wider GXT team and internal subject matter experts.
* Develop and implement a robust social media and digital communications strategy to engage stakeholders and amplify Airbus' presence across all platforms of relevance to the Defence and Space objectives.
* Drive content creation, community management, and analytics to optimise social media performance and enhance brand visibility.
* Work with chief social media and web editors to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in social media and digital communication, leveraging innovative approaches to connect with target audiences effectively.
* Oversee the management and optimisation of ’s Defence and Space pages and content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and user experience excellence.
*…