Communications Consultant

Scope of Work * A key communications role within a small but busy Public & Government Affairs department for one of the world's leading energy and chemicals companies. * The role reports to and supports the External Affairs Manager (UK Manufacturing) delivering multi-channel external communications for a high profile industrial site in Fife. Main responsibilities * Lead the company's long-standing community contributions programme, engaging with local charities, Community Councils and Groups to identify funding opportunities * Undertake administration of contributions programme * Work with colleagues to identify and promote STEM education activity with local schools * Identify, develop and deliver pro-active communications to improve insight and understanding of company operations * Develop social media and web channels presence through use of engaging and informative imagery and copy * Write compelling copy for deployment across a range of digital and print channels * Develop short-life campaigns to support key issues e.g. recruitment * Liaise with media team to identify local communication opportunities and support development of relevant news releases * Coordinate development of photographic and video collateral * Engage with internal teams and monitor external activity to identify potential emerging issues * Respond to community enquiries and complaints Specific Requirements * Communications and engagement experience (at least 3- 5) with proven track record in communications and engagement * Experience of engaging with community representatives, schools and charities * Excellent writing skills and experience of story identification and development * Ability to analyse and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences * Experience of digital communications including web and social media * Experience of web content management systems * Good interpersonal skills