Communications Officer

Job title - Communications Officer

Duration - 12months

Shift patterns - Mon-Fri 40hours per week 3 days working from office/whitehaven

Pay rate - DOE

Location - Whitehaven

Role Overview

As Communications Officer, you will develop and deliver high-quality internal and external communications that support programme priorities, build trust with stakeholders, and strengthen TDA's reputation. You will work closely with programme leadership and functional teams to translate complex technical, operational and strategic information into clear, accessible and engaging communications for a range of audiences.

Key Responsibilities
 Communication strategy and planning: Develop and implement communication plans aligned
to programme priorities, key milestones, leadership messages and wider strategic objectives.
 Stakeholder engagement: Support constructive engagement with internal and external
stakeholders, including client teams, regulators, suppliers, partners, local communities and
other key audiences as appropriate.
 Content development: Produce high-quality written, digital and visual content across
channels, including briefings, newsletters, leadership messages, intranet content, social media
copy and presentation materials.
 Brand and reputation management: Ensure messaging is accurate, consistent and aligned
with TDA brand standards, while protecting the reputation of TDA, its parent companies and its
clients.
 Complex information made simple: Translate technical and programme information into plain
English that informs, reassures and builds understanding without creating alarm or ambiguity.
 Campaigns and channels: Help manage priority communication channels such as
newsletters, LinkedIn and internal briefing materials, measuring effectiveness and improving
reach and engagement over time.
 Leadership and team support: Coach leaders and teams on engagement approaches,
communication quality and message discipline to avoid mixed or conflicting narratives.
 Issue and incident communications: Contribute to clear communication protocols for issues,
incidents and emerging risks, balancing pace, accuracy, governance and stakeholder
expectations.
 Continuous improvement: Use feedback, lessons learned and insight to improve the
effectiveness, accessibility and impact of communications activity.

What we're looking for:

Strong written & stakeholder communication skills

Experience in complex / regulated environments (nuclear, engineering, infrastructure ideal)

Ability to simplify technical information into plain English

Comfortable in fast-paced, high-profile programmes

UK National Security Vetting Status - Ability to gain SC Clearance

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Company information:
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed