External Communications Manager – Engineering, Technology, Safety

Rolls-Royce

. Shape and deliver external communications for the Engineering, Technology & Safety function .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing external communications strategies, particularly in engineering, technology, and safety. Proven ability to translate complex technical subjects into engaging narratives while managing reputation and stakeholder relationships.

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External Communications Strategy DevelopmentOutstanding Writing And Editorial SkillsMedia Strategy ExecutionProject Management SkillsReputation Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Narrative DevelopmentDigital Channel Best PracticesContent PrioritizationInsight Measurement And EvaluationApproval And Governance Processes

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachStrong News JudgementInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Engineering CommunicationsTechnology CommunicationsInnovation CommunicationsSafety CommunicationsCorporate Media Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and deliver external communications for the Engineering, Technology & Safety function
Develop and embed a compelling external narrative aligned with the company communications strategy and corporate narrative
Shape the ET&S external communications strategy, including a technology narrative
Develop media strategies, announcements, features, executive content and thought-leadership opportunities
Build a proactive content pipeline covering engineering breakthroughs, innovation, safety, people, partnerships, capability and commercially focused outcomes
Advise senior leaders and subject-matter experts
Translate complex engineering and technical subjects into clear, accessible and engaging external stories
Manage insight and issues to protect and strengthen reputation with the Group Communications team
Use insight and evaluation to refine narratives, content priorities, channels and media strategy
Track communications impact with target audiences
Establish approval and governance processes for complex or sensitive technical content
Plan and manage activity within an allocated budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience developing narratives and building proactive external communications programmes from an early stage, including best practice across digital channels
Outstanding writing and editorial skills, with proven ability to communicate complex technical subjects clearly and credibly
Strong news judgement, with the ability to identify stories with relevance beyond the organisation
Experience advising senior executives and technical experts on external positioning
Passion for and knowledge of engineering, technology, innovation and/or safety communications
Strong project management skills, with the ability to build networks and influence across a complex, highly matrixed organisation
Strong collaborative approach, with the ability to bring new thinking and challenge the status quo
Experience developing and executing media strategies, announcements, executive content and thought-leadership opportunities
Experience building relationships with technology, engineering, innovation and/or corporate media
Experience supporting issues and reputation management involving complex or sensitive subject matter
Experience using insight, measurement and evaluation to assess reputation outcomes and refine communications activity
Experience working across multiple communications disciplines to deliver integrated external communications campaigns
Ability to establish effective approval and governance processes for complex or sensitive technical content
Ability to plan and manage activity within an allocated budget

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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