Public Relations & Engagement Consultant for Systematic Defence

Join a well-established and talented team
As the Public Relations (PR) & Engagement Consultant for Systematic Defence, you will join a well-established, and growing, international marketing and communications team of six talented colleagues, whose primary purpose is to promote Systematic as a thought leader and the leading supplier of command-and-control software to an international defence audience. You will also work closely with Group Marketing & Communications, consisting of 25 colleagues who, on a daily basis, create awareness about Systematic and our other high-quality products that simplify critical decision-making across public and private sectors. The position is based at our office in Farnborough, UK. 

As part of Systematic Defence, you will work in a global environment with offices in 11 countries across the world. The Defence Communications team works internationally with colleagues in Aarhus, Denmark and Cologne, Germany; you will refer to the Head of Communications, also based in the UK.

Shape the future of the Systematic brand
As the PR & Engagement Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our defence brand and identity, as well as driving our external engagement strategy on a global level. At Systematic, we value drive, initiative, and new ideas, so you will have ample opportunity to make this role your own and make a difference. Your primary focus will be on positioning Systematic Defence as an expert in thought leadership on command and control, joining the global conversations on defence, security and technology.

In an exciting and growing organisation, your tasks will involve:

•    Developing and executing campaigns to strengthen Systematic Defence’s brand awareness in the global defence and security sector and driving the implementation of a comprehensive engagement strategy across all communication channels.

•    Building, maintaining and cultivating relationships with key industry stakeholders, government agencies, media, and influencers globally. Foster partnerships and collaborations to enhance Systematic Defence’s reputation and prepare press releases, engagement activities, and media kits as needed.

•    Create and manage a dynamic calendar of engagement opportunities, including podcast appearances, webinars, speaker engagements, expert discussion panels, and round tables. Ensure a global reach.

•    Collaborate with the Defence Communications Managers to create compelling content for PR purposes. Ensure content aligns with Systematic Defence's messaging and objectives.

You are our new colleague
…if you are a native English speaker that holds a bachelor’s degree in communication, PR, or similar field.

We also envisage that you:  
•    Have 3-5 years of experience within PR & communications i.e., creating communication outputs, hosting webinars, and developing content for a wide range of formats, including video, blog, case stories, and press releases. 
•    Have strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
•    Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Describe yourself as an enthusiastic self-starter who manages projects from start to finish.
•    Have knowledge of and experience with the defence industry, however, this is not a requirement but a benefit.

You can expect 30+ travel days to our other offices, primarily in Denmark, to visit your colleagues or in relation to exhibitions and events spread across our European markets.

Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK and meet the requirements for a UK Security Check as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here.

Never stop developing
Systematic is truly international, proudly Danish and uniquely people-centric. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong. 

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We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us on +44 7570 535490 or e-mail Samantha.chapman@systematic.com for more information about the position.

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