Communications Manager

Do you know how to engage diverse audiences, influence stakeholders and build trust through clear, compelling communication? Can you turn strategy into a shared narrative?

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Manager to join our Communications team, within our Group Head Office. 

This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel where required.

Why join us?

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programmes.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.

We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in.

• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.

• Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.

The Role 

As our Communications Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how we tell our story, both internally and externally. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive communicator who enjoys bringing messages to life and maximising engagement. You will evaluate communication requests, identify the most effective channels and formats, and deliver impactful communications that resonate with a wide range of audiences.

A key part of the role will be owning and managing our internal communications platform, The Connection. You will ensure all employees, both new and existing, have access to the platform and that essential resources, such as company policies and key business information, remain up to date. You will work alongside  key functional stakeholders and support them by, creating and publishing engaging content on a variety of topics, including employee engagement, cyber security awareness, health and safety, wellbeing, and our popular "Scam of the Week" updates. As the subject matter expert for the platform, you will provide training and support to colleagues, empowering them to create and share their own content effectively.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to exciting business-wide projects, including supporting the development of our Sustainability Report. This will involve collaborating with project teams to create engaging visual content, case studies, imagery, icons and other creative assets that help bring our sustainability story to life. You'll also have the chance to attend and support a variety of events, including air show.

This role is integral to delivering our company mission, vision and strategy. You will work alongside senior leaders to communicate business changes, strategic initiatives and key updates, helping to ensure employees remain informed, engaged and connected to the direction of the organisation.

Interested?

To succeed in this role, you will have… 

• Previous experience working in a similar role in communications, PR or corporate communications role.

• Previous experience using Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment for a variety of stakeholders sat at all levels in the business.

• Knowledge of analytics and feedback on measuring effectiveness of communications.

• Management of internal and external communication campaigns.

If you are passionate about communications, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders and want to make a visible impact across the business, we'd love to hear from you!

To Apply

Apply online.

We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact careers@doncasters.com.