About the role
Job Title: Director of Media Relations
Location: Wigmore Street, London + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Role ID: SF73288
Shape the national conversation around defence, security and trust
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Director of Media Relations supporting our business in the UK and beyond.
We are a global leader in defence, aerospace and engineering, supporting nations, communities and critical infrastructure through complex, high‑impact programmes. Our work is vital, visible and valued and how we communicate it matters. That’s where you come in.
The role
As Director of Media Relations, you will lead and elevate Babcock’s engagement with UK national and top‑tier business media. This is a senior, high‑profile leadership role with responsibility for shaping the narrative that reinforces our reputation as a critical partner to government, industry and society.
Working with the Group Director of Communications, you will set the proactive and reactive media strategy, manage sensitive and complex stories, and act as a trusted adviser within the business. Operating in a regulated and fast‑moving environment, your work will influence public understanding, investor confidence and stakeholder trust helping to ensure that the importance of defence and energy security is clearly understood.
This role offers significant scope to develop strategic influence and contribute directly to the long‑term strength of a FTSE 100 organisation with a national mission.
Day-to-day, you’ll be:
Leading relationships with UK national, political and business media outlets
Shaping proactive and reactive media strategies aligned to business priorities
Advising the business on media risk, opportunity and narrative
Managing media interactions with sound judgement
Driving high‑impact coverage that strengthens trust, credibility and reputation
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential experience of the Director of Media Relations
Extensive experience in UK national or business media relations at senior level
Proven success managing complex narrat…
