Communication Officer

Communication Officer London, England

Workvine
Full Time London, England 45000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Are you a Comms Officer? Looking to join one of the Top 25 ‘Best Big Companies to Work For’, a Platinum-level Investor in People? As the UK moves to Net Zero and more electric transportation and services, this is a great time to join this going green utilities business.

Our client is looking for an energetic and motivated Communications Officer to show how this business keeps the power flowing to 8.4million homes and businesses across London, the South East and East of England. Through this key role you’ll tell their story through compelling narrative to engage the media and public, and build and safeguard the company’s reputation.

You could be writing about their work to support local sport teams or coordinating filming at an industry conference. From showcasing the world’s biggest commercial electric vehicle trial, to looking after people living in vulnerable customers during a power cut, every day is different.

Salary is £45,000 plus bonus and benefits. The role is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days a week in the office (HQ in Southwark, London SE1) and 2 days working from home.

What they offer:

  • Personal Pension Plan
  • Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
  • Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • 25 days holiday
  • Occupational Health support
  • Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products. Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars, Universal tyres
  • Employee Assistance Programme

What will you be doing on the daily as a Communication Officer?

  • Collaborate with business leads to create and deliver multi-media content that engages customers and key stakeholders. This will include content for press releases, media briefings, website, social media, staff emagazine and award entries
  • Edit and proof-read corporate communications, demonstrating accuracy and editorial judgement
  • Build beneficial relationships with journalists and respond effectively to media enquiries
  • Major incident response – availability 24/7 for occasional major incidents and storm response when needed
  • Primary responsibility for London patch with regular site visits, but expected to work across East and South East when needed

The successful Comms Officer will be/have the following:

  • Able to quickly grasp complex issues and distil key points into creatively compelling narratives that grab the audience’s attention
  • Strong written and verbal skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Digital skills such as photographic experience or video production, or the willingness to learn them, would be highly valued
  • Energetic, positive, outgoing with an innate ability to build relationships
  • Calm and resilient under pressure. At ease with deadlines and able to pivot to new priorities daily with ease
  • Educated to degree level or relevant professional qualifications such as NCTJ, NCE, CIPR, CIM or equivalent
  • Two years’ experience in a press office/communications role
  • Track record of creating and delivering high quality content for the media, including liaison with national titles. You will be asked for examples at interview
  • Good understanding and prior use of social media

If you are interesting in the Comms Officer position, please press apply today!

Communication Officer
Workvine

www.workvine.co.uk
Hinckley, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
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