INDUSTRIAL firm Lockheed Martin UK has appointed strategy and communications consultancy Man Bites Dog for its UK communications.

The company employs more than 3,000 people across 20 UK sites.

Man Bites Dog, based in Brighton, will work with the communications team to raise the profile of the business.

The consultancy work will focus on promoting the company as a technology leader, good employer and corporate citizen.

Claire Mason, managing director at Man Bites Dog, said: “Lockheed Martin's commitment to innovation and advanced technologies is unparalleled, so this brief is tremendously exciting. We’re proud to have been chosen to support the company’s growth ambitions.”

Toby Brown, head of technology at Man Bites Dog, comments: “We’ve seen huge growth in our science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) team and this appointment is the jewel in the crown.”