Strategic Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate integrated communications campaigns aligned to strategic objectives and key project milestones.
• Plan campaigns that bring together digital communications, media relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, internal communications and regional engagement activity.
• Ensure campaign activity is coordinated, aligned and delivered effectively across multiple teams.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business.
• Establish campaign objectives, success measures and performance reporting.
• Use insight, feedback and evaluation to continually improve campaign performance.
• Help embed a more strategic and forward-thinking approach to communications across the organisation.
• Lead the planning and delivery of integrated communications campaigns that support Sizewell C's strategic objectives and strengthen the project's reputation.
• You'll work closely with teams across the organisation to: Develop and coordinate integrated communications campaigns aligned to strategic objectives and key project milestones.
• Plan campaigns that bring together digital communications, media relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, internal communications and regional engagement activity.

Requirements

• Significant experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or a related discipline.
• Experience managing complex communications programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering successful integrated campaigns with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Experience working across media, digital communications, stakeholder engagement and public affairs activity.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating within complex, fast paced or high-profile environments.

Preferred

• Experience within energy, infrastructure, construction, government or other highly regulated sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Experience of public affairs, advocacy campaigns, reputation management or major projects would also be beneficial.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Annual bonus up to 10%
• Competitive pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions (up to 7.5% employee/ up to 15% Sizewell C)
• Private healthcare
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to benefits portal where discounts on gym memberships, retail, travel and leisure can be obtained
• Life assurance cover