External Communications Advisor, UK & Ireland

AtkinsRéalis • Bourne, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role you will join our global network of communication and marketing experts as part of our Global External Communications centre of expertise (COE), and play a key part in supporting the delivery of activity across the UK and Ireland region. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing media relationships, and ensuring timely reporting and distribution of media coverage across the business.

Requirements

• Proven experience in external communications, ideally within a corporate or agency environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and accurate content.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with media and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and reporting processes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the engineering, infrastructure, or professional services sector is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of external communications campaigns across UK & Ireland.
• Draft and edit press releases and other external communications materials to create newsworthy content and alignment with corporate messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, trade media, and key external stakeholders to secure positive coverage.
• Responsible for media monitoring platform, including analysis of media coverage, distribution of daily news monitoring across the business and preparation of regular reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ownership of media distribution lists & platforms: manage and maintain accurate media distribution lists and media stakeholder platforms to ensure effective outreach and engagement.
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, digital, and business units, to ensure consistent messaging and integrated campaigns.

Benefits

• Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees