Communications Officer (Company Councils)
BALPA, One Heathrow Boulevard, 286 Bath Road, West Drayton (Hybrid) Posted 1 day agoBALPA has two new posts for Communications Officers (Company Councils) who are responsible for developing and delivering the strategy for all of BALPA’s communications for Company Councils (including content on the website, member portal and forums, member apps, email newsletters, social media, traditional media and press, magazine, podcasts and videos).
The two Communications Officers (CCs) will work with the Director for Communications and the two Communications Officers (Corporate) to collaborate and develop strategy for BALPA’s communications.
Each of the Communications Officers (CCs) will work in a team with a National Officer, Scheduling Specialist and Engagement Officer to support each Company Council. The Comms Officer (CC) will each look after half of the CCs.
BALPA currently is undergoing a communications review that will significantly improve communications across the board. The Communications Officers will assist the Director for Communications in implementing recommendations from the review and assist the Director with developing the strategy further.
BALPA is currently in a period of reform and modernisation. All BALPA staff are expected to show willingness to learn, change and develop and contribute to a positive, supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
You can apply for the roles by sending your CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides) setting out why you would be a great fit for the role to recruitment@balpa.org by midday Friday 9th May.
Benefits
- Hybrid working policy: allows working from home up to 3 days per week.
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- 30 days of annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service).
Qualifications & Experience
- Significant experience of working in a wide-ranging communications role with proven successes.
- Experience of writing accurate and engaging communications in a variety of mediums.
- Knowledge of the trade union movement and/or aviation industry.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with emotional intelligence.
- Ability to be calm under pressure, dealing with difficult situations showing both empathy and robustness with an ability to manage expectations.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with our stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and deliver strategy in a collaborative manner.
- Excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
- Public speaking skills with experience of a range of different situations.
- Media experience in a range of different mediums.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.