Head of Air and Space Media & Communications (RAF)
- Civil Service
- Full Time
- Naphill
- 95,000
Job Description
Job summary
In Air and Space Media and Communications, we have the privilege of telling impactful, engaging stories about the RAF that have an international reach, with the goal of increasing understanding of the role the RAF plays in protecting the nation, now and in the future. From the counter-drone operations in the Middle East to the defence of Space, we get to work on high profile and interesting campaigns that you dont find elsewhere.
Our people are our most valued asset, and our internal communications are as important as those global media moments, As leader of this brilliant Whole Force team of Regulars, Reservists and Civilians, you will be their biggest champion and a passionate advocate for the Royal Air Force. Its a challenging role that can be hugely demanding at times, but its also rewarding, exciting and fulfilling, crucial to positioning the RAF as part of a Joint global UK Defence narrative that deters our adversaries and celebrates our alliances.
Job description
- Leadership of Air M&C, and professional leadership of the Communications function across the Air Command.
- Represent Air M&C in senior relationships within RAF and externally with suppliers, MOD, Government Communications Service and professional bodies. Engagement with senior stakeholders on challenging topics is a critical part of this role, and you will need to build trust and credibility quickly.
- Directing and delivering the RAF Communications Strategy, tracking the impact of our outputs against objectives on a quarterly basis and agreeing changes to our strategic direction as part of the RAF senior leadership team.
- Provide communications advice to the Air and Space Executive Committee.
- Full oversight of a complex operating model including internal and external communications, high profile content production and RAF ceremonial activities.
- Business management, including financial and resourcing modelling and forecasting, management of c4m budget overall.
- As required, deputise for Assistant Chief of Air Staff where required and provide cover for your colleagues, both as a senior member of the RAF, a senior Civilian in Air and a member of the MOD communications community.
Person specification
- Strategic Communications Leadership
Extensive experience of developing and delivering impactful communications strategies within complex organisations, ensuring communications activity supports organisational objectives and adapts to changing priorities.
Proven ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships and providing strategic counsel on high-profile, complex and sensitive issues to achieve organisational objectives.
Demonstrable experience of leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams, driving continuous improvement, building capability and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Strong strategic thinking and communications judgement, with the ability to align communications activity to organisational priorities, balance competing demands and deliver measurable outcomes.
Demonstrable resilience and adaptability, with experience of leading teams and communications activity through change, uncertainty and evolving priorities whilst maintaining focus, momentum and delivery.
