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Saab UK
Internal Communications and Engagement Manager
Saab UK’s Internal Communications and Engagement Manager develops and delivers the internal communication strategy for employees across the UK. Saab works in defence and security, including weapons systems, and says it employs over 600 people across eight UK sites. The role reports to the Head of Marketing and Communication and line manages the Internal Communications Specialist.
November 19, 2026
The work
The manager plans campaigns for business updates, change programmes and other initiatives, bringing company values into internal communications. Working with senior leaders, they support visible, consistent and transparent communication and advise leadership and HR on engagement, culture and change.
The work is hands-on: creating and editing content for the intranet, newsletters and internal social platforms, managing the communications calendar and maintaining internal platforms. It includes digital and basic design work, as well as collaboration with brand and marketing on initiatives and employer branding.
The manager supports internal events, tailors communications for different audiences and measures their effectiveness to inform future work. The manager engages with employees at all levels; surveys, Q&As and town halls provide routes for feedback.
Requirements
- Experience in internal communications, employee engagement or corporate communications, including experience driving cultural change.
- Strong written and verbal communication and editing skills, with the ability to tailor communications to different audiences and platforms.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing across an organisation.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritise and manage multiple projects, alongside teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of employee engagement, culture and change communication, and ability to use analytics and engagement metrics in planning.
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusion in communications.
- A degree in communications, public relations, marketing, HR or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in defence or technology is a bonus, but is not essential.
Practical details
- Location
- The vacancy lists Fareham, Hampshire. The role is ideally situated around London or the South East and supports colleagues across the country.
- Work arrangement
- Some remote working is possible.
- Employment
- Full time.
- Salary
- Not disclosed.
- Travel
- Occasional travel to Sweden may be required.
- Benefits
- 30 days’ annual leave, a workplace pension with an 8% company contribution, private medical insurance, income protection, death in service insurance, up to 5% share matching, and enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Screening
- Screening may include Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks and verification of working rights. Preferred candidates will undergo a security interview.
- Application deadline
- 19 November 2026.
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Source checked 4 November 2026
https://saabgroup.wd116.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/Saab_careers/job/Fareham-Hampshire---Unit-3-Trilogy-Concorde-Way/Communications-and-Engagement-Manager_REQ_46404
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