Communications Coordinator

**Company Description**

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

**Duties**:

- Develop and deliver end-to-end communications that support the business’s culture, growth ambitions, and strategic priorities across both internal and external audiences.
- Write expertly crafted communications that are simple, clear, and tailored to the needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate, plan, and deliver employee engagement activities and events (in-person and virtual), including preparation of talking points, scripts, and presentations.
- Support external communications activity, such as drafting press releases, assisting with social media, and preparing content for external events and campaigns.
- Take complex or technical information and translate it into clear, relevant, and engaging messages.
- Advise stakeholders on effective communication approaches including channel mix, messaging, presentations, and best practice.
- Proactively support the administration and coordination of Employee Engagement Networks, while also assisting with the organisation of external communications campaigns and media activity.

**Qualifications**
**Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Strong interest in communications and storytelling across both internal and external audiences
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for employees, media, and stakeholders
- Good organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office/Google Suite for reporting, planning, and tracking engagement

Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, consistency, and brand voice
**Additional Information**

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

**Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.**

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.