Net Zero Communications Officer

Net Zero Communications Officer Reference Number - 79627 This Net Zero Communications Officer will report to the Strategic Communications Manager and will work within the Human Resources based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £45,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Close Date: 06/10/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. The UK's leading electricity distribution network is looking for a digital communications officer to help us tell the story of how we're leading the transition to Net Zero with no customers left behind. Working with accomplished colleagues from across the business including our Innovation, Consumer Vulnerability and Connections teams, you'll work with some of the country's most brightest and best green energy engineers and specialists. Experience in the utility sector or working with data, technology research is welcome but isn't necessary, however experience using your digital and communications skills to turn complex projects into great content is. Job purpose This is a time of unprecedented change for the electricity industry as we move from the old world of large, carbon intensive coal and gas-fired power plants to a much more complex, interconnected world of renewable energy, battery storage and electric vehicles. Energy is one of the most important issues in the country right now, and you will receive an incredible insight into the work that goes in to ensuring a safe, reliable, affordable and green energy supply in a workplace voted one of the UK's best big companies to work for. It's our job to maintain and safe and reliable electricity supply. You'll work with the people at the heart of this once in a generation transition to help create the flexible, low carbon energy system of the future. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative network operator, and our team of innovation engineers are responsible for everything from the world's biggest commercial electric vehicle trial to developing an environmentally friendly woodpecker repellent to protect our electricity poles. You'll help to tell their story internally and externally, turning complex projects into compelling narratives. Principle responsibilities Produce high quality written material, including internal and external communications, social media, marketing material and media releases Websites: Help the team to develop corporate microsites for DSO, Innovation and more Use data-driven analytics to guide company-wide improvements in engagement with social and external media output Graphic design: The ability to create social media graphics and powerpoint templates to provide a high-quality external communications approach would be welcomed Video: Develop opportunities for video content to support communications activity. Script and film and potentially edit video in-house primarly for social media channels Plan and organise external events, including events we host and our stands and speaking opportunities at industry conferences and events Identify opportunities for high profile internal and external communications Manage the production of print and digital materials such as reports and marketing collateral Nature and scope A detailed knowledge of the electricity industry isn't required, but you will need to interpret complex subjects and turn them into stories that engage audiences it. Digital skills such as some graphic design experience or video production, or the willingness to learn them, would be valued. Person specification - Skills You will distil important points into compelling narratives that grab the audience's attention Website and content management systems like Umbraco or Wordpress skills Graphic and design experience using platforms such as Canva, Campaign Monitor and Figma Experience of planning, co-ordinating and delivering events Organised with experience of juggling multiple tasks Experience working in the media or external communications teams A team player, adaptable, quick and creative-thinking Experience working with multiple partners including senior managers to deliver successful outcomes You will collaborate with team members Educated to degree level in a subject or possessing relevant professional qualifications such as NCTJ, NCE, CIPR, CIM or equivalent We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace