Content Marketing Team Lead

Marketing & Communications Lead Location: Cannock
Strategic Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Defence, MoD, Maritime, Aerospace, Technical Writing, Engagement, International Relations

You will shape the narratives that inform our teams, engage our customers, and strengthen our position as a trusted partner to naval and defence communities worldwide. Based in Staffordshire—with hybrid and flexible working—the role will also support U.S. operations on the east coast, helping ensure alignment across international portfolios.

Strategic Communications Planning

Develop and deliver global communications strategies aligned with major defence programmes, capability roadmaps, and international customer requirements.
Ensure all branding and visual identity reflects our position as a trusted supplier to UK and allied defence customers.

Content Development & Campaigns

Produce high-quality content including capability brochures, white papers, system technical narratives, case studies, and multimedia assets tailored for defence audiences.
Media & Public Relations

Digital & Social Media

Strengthen our digital presence across defence-focused audiences through targeted campaigns and strategic channel use (LinkedIn, website, specialist defence platforms).
Evaluate digital performance using analytics, CRM tools, and internal reporting to continually refine outreach and engagement.

Create targeted communications for key defence stakeholders, including the MOD, NCHQ, SDA, allied international MoDs, prime contractors, OEMs and integrators.
Ensure compliance with export controls, ITAR/EAR requirements, and defence security regulations across all communications outputs.

Lead the planning and delivery of internal and external events, including naval delegations, defence exhibitions, capability demos, factory visits, supplier forums and recruitment events.
Own event branding, messaging and collateral to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and customer expectations.
Support senior leadership with briefing materials, speeches, presentations, and customer-facing content.

Internal Communications

Develop and manage an internal communications strategy that reflects our mission, values and operational priorities.
Maintain an engaging intranet and produce compelling internal content including newsletters, updates, leadership communications and team stories.
Coordinate company-wide events such as town halls, briefings and engagement activities.
Enhance internal documentation and presentations to ensure clarity, professionalism and brand alignment.

Degree in Marketing, Communications, International Relations or a related field preferred.
Strong experience in marketing or communications within the defence, aerospace or maritime sectors.
Demonstrable success delivering international campaigns or strategic communications in a defence/government-related environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical defence audiences.
Experience managing CRM, intranet and web platforms (e.g., Dynamics, SharePoint, WordPress).
Proven experience delivering events from planning through to execution.

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy