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Job Title: External Communications Manager

Location: Warwick / Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced External Communications Manager to lead the design and delivery of strategic campaigns that bring our organisation's vision and impact to life. This role will shape proactive, high-profile communications across media, policy, and stakeholder audiences, ensuring our messages resonate across the energy sector and beyond.

As Communications Manager, you will oversee integrated campaigns that strengthen reputation, build trust, and position the organisation as a leading voice in the transition to a sustainable, secure energy future. You'll act as a key adviser to senior leaders on media, reputation and strategic communications.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of external communications campaigns that align with strategic objectives.
• Advise senior leaders on reputation management, campaigning, and media engagement.
• Identify opportunities to raise the organisation's profile across media, political, and stakeholder channels.
• Draft and place press releases, handle media enquiries, and brief spokespeople.
• Translate complex or technical energy topics into engaging, accessible narratives.
• Develop strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across national, regional, and sector media.
• Deliver creative, cross-channel campaigns spanning digital and traditional media.
• Monitor industry, political, and regulatory developments to shape responsive, relevant communications.
• Support crisis communications planning and response to protect credibility and trust.
• Participate in the press office rota as required.

About You:

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the political, policy, and regulatory environment relevant to the energy industry.
• Deep knowledge of the UK media landscape and how to shape and place stories effectively.
• Understanding of best practice in strategic communications and campaign planning.
• Knowledge of digital and social media and their role in integrated communications.
• Familiarity with reputational risk and crisis management principles.

Experience

• Proven track record in strategic communications, campaigns, PR, or journalism.
• Significant experience working within or closely with the energy sector.
• Demonstrated success in media relations, including briefing and preparing spokespersons.
• Experience leading or contributing to integrated, multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong background in translating technical or complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong storytelling ability.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgement and political awareness.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Creative, innovative approach to campaign delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

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