Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement - Canary Wharf, United Kingdom - Fill My Vacancy

Fill My Vacancy

Verified Company

Canary Wharf, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

WFH policy :
Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week

Visa sponsorships :

They do not sponsor visas currently so you will need to hold a valid UK passport or a valid visa to work in the UK.

Role Summary:

As Head of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, you shall lead a team to be the voice and face of the organisation and to develop their presence across the energy industry.

You will ensure that their key messages are effectively deployed across multiple communication channels to a diverse set of stakeholders - ensuring that a coherent message runs through all company communications, including their website, social media channels,publications, media and PR activities.

You will have the opportunity to bring to life this area of the business both internally and externally, demonstrating creativity and innovation throughout the process.

This role reports directly into the Director of Strategy & Development and sits within the wider Strategy & Development Directorate Leadership Team.

You will have the opportunity to shape, structure and lead the team in the way you best see fit and aligned to the company mission, vision and values.

Key Responsibilities The key accountabilities of the role are outlined below. This is an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Our client reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required.

Key accountabilities:

Leadership: Effectively motivate, instil confidence and lead a diverse team to deliver strong outcomes against the approved strategy. Wider leadership activities shall also be required through effective team management resource planning, accountabilityassignment, development of team members, succession planning, risk management.
Execute on the current strategy: There is a requirement to execute against the strategic objectives through the demonstration of tangible deliverables and measurable outcomes. Effective planning, assignment of accountabilities and performance managementwill be a key requirement.
Develop and enhance the current strategy: As the business continuously develops, it is important that the communications and stakeholder engagement strategy and delivery develops in parallel. The role holder will need to demonstrate a growth mindset, beforward thinking and ensure that the communications and stakeholder engagement strategy aligns with the wider company strategy.
Effectively report and engage internally: The role holder will have direct and regular interaction with the wider business and specifically, Executive Committee and company Board members. To appropriately manage these key stakeholders, the role holder willbe able to communicate effectively through the provision of structured reports, status updates and suitable briefing material ahead of key engagements.
Externally promote company messages: The role holder will take personal responsibility for promoting the messages of the company in line with its growth ambitions. This will create the opportunity for speaking at events, attending external engagements,media briefings, and creating a network of stakeholders to act as promoters of theirs. Through being accountable for the delivery of the communications plan, the role holder will work in collaboration with business functions to ensure consistency of messageand alignment of content.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

5+ years and experience of working in an external communications role and managing diverse, internal and external stakeholder relationships.
2+ years' experience and the ability to demonstrate creating and leading a diverse, highperforming team; fostering an environment of inclusivity and one that delivers results and outcomes.
Demonstration of growing a company image and enhancing its reputation within the industry it operates in.
Confidence in engaging with external stakeholders, internal Executive Committee and Company Board members.
The ability to translate strategic objectives into execution plans that can be communicated and reported on across the company.
Able to work as part of a wider leadership team (within the Strategy & Development Directorate), taking an enterprise mindset to leadership activities

Desirable:

Experience in energy / utilities sector, with an understanding of the current challenges and issues facing stakeholders across different aspects of the value chain.
Strong awareness of the current energy landscape and how they fit into the broader picture.

Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, they offer a full range of benefits too.

Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

25 days' annual leave and bank holidays
Recognition schemes allowing colleagues to say thanks
Company contribution to your pension scheme
Family friendly policies, including enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits
Employee assistance programme for free, confidential support for your professional or personal life, including financial management and family care
Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties
Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community
Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute
Access to "Work Perks" offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases
Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through their partners.