Head of PR

**(Saudi National Only)**

**Grade: GG14**

**Location**: Riyadh

**Working hours**:full time

**Advert closing**: 05/06/2025

**About Us**:
International Systems Engineering (ISE) provide the IT capability and service both onsite and centrally to all projects and programmes in BAE Systems Saudi Arabia and to our partner companies,

ISE is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

**Responsibilities**:
The Head of PR & Communications will report directly to the ISE CEO, working closely with Communications leads from BAE Systems and BAE Systems Arabian Industries. They will create and develop the Communications and Marketing strategies with associated plans that are aligned to the business priorities.

Deliverables:

- Lead ISE through a branding refresh, and create associated collateral in line with business strategy.
- Increase brand awareness in the external market, working closely with BAE Systems local and global lines of business to ensure alignment.
- Lead the presence of ISE at significant Defense and related sector events, such as World Defense Show
- Support & guide senior stakeholders to develop and deliver engaging content to our colleagues through various communication channels.
- Develop and implement the strategic communications plan to support business priorities.
- Build effective internal networks to gather content from around the business, and map out key messages to tell our story of achievements and capabilities into a content narrative to highlight through our communications channels.
- Manage employee events from start to finish, along with a creative theme that links back to our values.
- Collaborate with communications colleagues through joint initiatives and share best practice.
- Support with high level decision making by providing monthly reporting of communication activities, effectiveness, to improve the efficiency of communication and engagement.
- Continuously monitor all internal and external content is on brand and consistent with tone of voice

**Job Requirements**:

- 8+ years’ experience in PR and/or communications role(s)
- Previous experience in Digital, Cyber or IT sector preferable but not essential.
- Educated to university standard (min. BA level degree holder).
- Good numeracy and excellent English literacy skills are essential.
- Previous experience of digital media, brand and marcomms techniques.
- A good communicator with good interpersonal skills who will be required to work effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
- Experience of developing, creating and managing promotional campaigns, marketing and PR activities with associated costs and working to budget restraints
- Experience of Event Management

**SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

**In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

**BAE Systems**

**BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.