Communications Adviser

Responsibilities

• Supporting our busy press office, responding to media enquiries and monitoring the news agenda.
• Creating engaging content including press releases, statements, articles, briefings and digital content.
• Building relationships with journalists and helping prepare OEUK spokespeople for media opportunities.
• Supporting campaigns, events and communications around key industry issues.
• Helping manage communications across press, website and social media channels.
• Building relationships with OEUK members and developing an understanding of their priorities.
• Participating in the press office on-call rota for out-of-hours media enquiries.

Requirements

• You’ll have some relevant experience in communications, PR or a related area, gained through employment, an internship, placement, relevant studies or another route.
• Has practical communications experience and an understanding of press and media activity.
• Writes clearly and confidently for different audiences and channels.
• Has a strong interest in the national daily news agenda, politics and current affairs and understands what makes an engaging story.
• Can manage competing priorities and produce accurate work to deadlines.
• Builds positive relationships with colleagues, journalists, members and other stakeholders.
• Has experience creating content for digital or social media channels.
• Is proactive, collaborative and keen to develop their communications career.
• Has an interest in the UK energy industry and the issues affecting the sector.
• Experience or study in journalism is relevant, particularly where it has provided exposure to news, media or press activity, but it isn’t essential. We’re primarily looking for someone with a strong foundation in communications and the potential to develop further.

Benefits

• Learning & development opportunities
• 27 days annual leave
• Hybrid and Flexible Working
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Ability to purchase/sell annual leave
• Life cover (4× salary)