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In this 12-month placement, you will play a central role in digital communications for Dowty, a GE Aerospace company.
You will gain an understanding of our current digital channels, contribute to an ongoing review of where and how our customers and other propeller system providers play, help create high-quality content for the business, and monitor the content’s effectiveness. You will also have the opportunity to help shape and develop our owned channels, both internal and external, to ensure we are competitive in the marketplace.
We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring, and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK. You will be guided by structured goals and objectives and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you.
About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Dowty, a GE Aerospace company is a world-leading supplier of propeller systems to the global turboprop aircraft market, with key programs including the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J.
To date, Dowty propeller systems have amassed over 200 million blade flying hours, with individual propeller blades achieving more than 50,000 flying hours of operation. Today, Dowty’s global team is building on this pedigree to explore a new age of aircraft propulsion that will innovate, inspire, and propel the next generation of flight.
Roles and responsibilities
In the 12-month Digital Communications Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in digital communications including:
- Review and keep track of competitor and partner communications activity.
- Stay up to date with the latest social media trends and use this information to suggest ways to enhance our brand’s visibility online.
- Contribute to the delivery of the business’ content strategy by helping manage the end-to-end process for content creation, delivery and analysis on our internal and external channels.
- Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders to achieve communications goals, including driving the growth of Dowty’s employee ambassador program.
- Work with your People Leader on digital communications projects, such as communications plans for industry and trade show events, and website and intranet upgrades.
- Provide support for company events, meetings and all-employee communications.
- Help to manage Dowty’s external creative agency and develop a good working relationship with the team in order to develop a library of creative assets which support business goals.
- Support the management of video shoots and photo shoots where appropriate, from ideation through to storyboarding and execution.
About you
Qualifications & requirements
- Proven written skills, ideally for different channels
- Currently studying or recently achieved a 2:1 degree or MA in Communication/ Marketing/ Creative Arts
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
Desired characteristics
- Knowledge and/or interest in Google Analytics 4
- Detail orientated with skills in editing and proofreading
- Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
- Organised & able to work towards deadlines
- Inspired and curious to learn
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and take initiative
A placement at GE Aerospace is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE Aerospace, you’ll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.
Total reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Recruitment process
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, you may be invited to a video interview. If successful, you may then be invited to the final stage which would be MS Teams remote interview. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated.
Please only submit one application. If you submit multiple applications, we will progress the most suitable one. If in future you are deemed to be suitable for other opportunities, we will automatically consider you for these too.
Please note our applications will close on Sunday 26th November but may close earlier dependent on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.
Right to work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
