Strategic Marketing – Communications Lead

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🌐 United Kingdom, Netherlands – Remote

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote 🇳🇱 Netherlands – Remote

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🗣️ Communications

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GKN Aerospace

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1759

🚀 Aerospace

🏭 Manufacturing

🎖️ Defense

Aerospace • Manufacturing • Defense

GKN Aerospace is a leading global tier one supplier of airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical interconnection systems, transparencies, and aftermarket services. With over 32 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, GKN Aerospace serves more than 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, specializing in the development and delivery of advanced aerostructures and engine systems for both commercial and defense markets. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, continually seeking to be the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry with a rich heritage and cutting-edge technology.

📋 Description

• Analyse global defence budgets, threat environments, and geopolitical shifts to identify long-term aerostructures and UAV capture opportunities • Craft value propositions and marketing campaigns for next-generation fighters, autonomous uncrewed systems, rotorcraft, and missile systems • Promote advanced manufacturing capabilities, including cost, weight, and cycle-time advantages in complex composites and additive manufacturing • Create technical marketing collateral, executive briefings, and whitepapers for defence acquisition officials and Tier-1 aerospace primes • Monitor competitor capabilities, go-to-market strategies, market share, and technological advancements • Lead strategic messaging and technical content creation for major global aerospace and defence exhibitions • Drive market positioning and growth for advanced aerostructures and uncrewed aircraft across US, UK, and EU core markets • Develop data-driven marketing strategies and lead external communications, including presentations, social media content, website updates, and press releases • Travel across GKN Defence locations and international partner sites, including Bristol, London, Hoogeveen, and occasionally the United States • Collaborate with colleagues, customers, and partners across global time zones

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or Public Relations required • Proven experience in strategic marketing, preferably in Aerospace and Defence or related high-technology fields • Deep understanding of external marketing tools and trends appropriate for Aerospace and Defence markets • Ability to understand and communicate advanced manufacturing concepts, including composite layups and additive manufacturing processes • Proven track record in developing go-to-market frameworks tailored to US, UK, and EU governments and primes desirable • Native-level verbal and written fluency in English, Dutch, and German desirable • Outstanding project management skills • Excellent technical writing and editing capabilities • Strong organisational and analytical skills • Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams • Excellent communication and relationship management skills • Self-starter capable of managing multiple complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment • Must be based in the UK or the Netherlands • Flexibility in working hours may be required to collaborate across global time zones • Some programmes may be subject to regulatory restrictions affecting certain nationalities; applicants must declare this during the application process

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience • The opportunity to earn an annual bonus • Industry Leading Pension Scheme — employer matches contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis • Life Assurance 8 x salary • 185 hours holiday + bank holidays • Income protection • Shopping discounts • Cycle To Work Scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family • Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme, including insurance, servicing, maintenance, and roadside assistance • Collaborative, dynamic working environment • Learning and development opportunities • Career progression support