£45,000-£54,000 • Canny Comms • Salisbury
Communications consultant
£45,000-£54,000 | Full-Time | Hybrid + Flexible working | Porton Down
Are you a strategic communications and marketing professional looking to make a genuine impact? We're seeking an experienced consultant to join our dynamic team, playing a vital role in our pod-based delivery system.
The role
As a communications and marketing consultant, you'll lead integrated campaigns while supporting strategy development and managing key stakeholder relationships. Working within a client-focused structure, you'll deliver high-quality client work with autonomy while collaborating with the client 'pod' lead, account manager, senior consultants, associates and creatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute integrated communications and marketing strategies across multiple channels
- Create compelling content, including press releases, messaging frameworks, and campaign materials
- Conduct audience analyses, competitive landscape reviews, and performance evaluations
- Support strategic development through research, insights, and creative campaign concepts
- Manage media relations, including journalist outreach and coverage tracking
- Collaborate effectively within our pod structure to ensure successful project outcomes
Essential requirements:
- Minimum 6 years' experience in communications, marketing, PR or related field
- Defence and security experience
- Proven track record delivering integrated campaigns that drive measurable results
- Strong writing skills across multiple formats and channels
- Experience in brand positioning and messaging development
- Digital marketing knowledge, including social media and content strategy
- Excellent client-facing skills and stakeholder management abilities
- Degree in defence and security (e.g., war studies, international relations), STEM subjects, english, communications, or related field
Desirable experience:
- Agency environment
- Project management
- Professional qualification in marketing, communications, or PR
- Experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms
About Canny
Canny is a purpose-driven agency specialising in defence and security communications. We bridge the gap between complex tech and impactful messaging, helping clients bring advanced technology to the front lines. Working alongside our diverse team of experts, from technologists to communications strategists, you'll gain insights across multiple disciplines while making a real difference in the defence sector.
Why join Canny?
As a Silver Level Military Covenant award holder, we're committed to supporting the military community and maintaining an inclusive workplace. You'll be joining a team that values your growth, respects your ideas, and understands the importance of work-life balance. Most importantly, your work will have a real purpose – helping to get vital technology into the hands of front-line operators.
Development opportunities:
- Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in specific sectors
- Career progression pathways through line management responsibilities for associates (with approximately 10% salary increase) or becoming a senior consultant
- Professional development through continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and best practices
- Mentoring opportunities with junior team members (associates and junior associates)
- Contributing to the agency's knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives
- Potential to develop expertise in specific practice areas and communications disciplines
- Commitment to increasing the mastery of our people with significant time and budget allocated for CPD
- Supportive Professional Development Review (PDR) process to guide your growth and advancement
How to apply
To apply for this role via LinkedIn, please include a combined CV and covering letter uploaded as a single document.
In your covering letter, please specifically address:
- Why you would excel in this role
- Your future career aspirations
- Salary expectations
- How your experience aligns with our defence and security focus
- What attracts you to working at Canny
If you'd rather, you can also email your covering letter and CV to info@canny-comms.co.uk
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