Head of External Communications

Job Title- Head of External Communications Company-ADS Salary; competitive Contract Type; Permanent, fulltime role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Location; Hybrid working - 3 days in the London office and 2 days from home Reports to: ADS Chief of Staff Function: Communications No Direct Reports: 1 direct report The Role ADS is the trade association for the UK s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, representing over 2,000 businesses. We are seeking an experienced communications leader to shape and deliver our external communications strategy, raising the profile and influence of both ADS and the industries we represent. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and based in London, you will lead the ADS press office, manage media relations, develop thought leadership campaigns, and secure high-impact coverage across national, trade and broadcast media. Working closely with the Chief Executive, senior leadership team and subject matter experts, you will identify compelling stories and position ADS as a trusted voice with policymakers, industry stakeholders, members and the media. You will collaborate across marketing, policy, economics, HR and ADS Group Media to ensure communications activity supports organisational priorities and member engagement. The role also includes leading communications activity at major industry events, including Farnborough International Airshow, DSEI, Security and Policing and Paris Airshow. As Head of External Communications, you will ..... full job details .....