Snr Media Spokesperson, Shell Group - London, United Kingdom - Shell Energy

Shell Energy

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Reference ID R14898- Updated 05/24/202- Corporate Relations- United Kingdom- London- N/A
The energy system is changing fast and Shell is changing, too - not only to keep up with the external pace, but also to anticipate and shape a different future.

The integrated Strategic Communications & Brand function is driven by a clear vision:
we want our most important stakeholders to understand our investment case, our culture, our values; to understand the things we believe, the decisions we make and the actions we take.

Where you fit in

The Corporate & UK Media Relations team is accountable for telling Shell's story to the outside world with a key focus on Group priorities.

It acts as a 24/7 global digital newsroom, managing relationships with leading UK and international print, online, social and broadcast media.

It provides functional support and advice on strategic reputational and media issues to the business and has a 24/7 crisis response capability.

The team works closely with Investor Relations to manage the disclosure of new external material.

What is the role?

To be resilient along with the ability to thrive in a fastpaced and constantly changing environment where there may be high levels of uncertainty. Demonstrate and deploy good judgment and the ability to be creative. Ability to identify compelling stories and have an external focus.
To balance business, country and Group priorities to help build a reputation for Shell and be firm with strategic guidance in the face of competing internal pressures and viewpoints.
To rapidly and effectively analyse developing situations and advise senior management on necessary courses of action, including crisis situations.
To act on own initiative when representing the Group's policies and actions to media, and in determining appropriate tone and level of response.
To filter incoming requests for interviews with senior management, appreciating the consequences of a positive or negative response, before advising the business.
The ability to form and sustain relationships based on mutual trust and understanding with senior journalists, and business leaders.
To organise press briefings, events and media site visits, and facilitate setpiece events such as quarterly results and management presentations.

What we need from you

Relevant degree or extensive work experience in a multinational organisation.
Strong experience working in a corporate communications team, within a complex organisation either in the public or private sector.
Frontline experience dealing with the media, or previous work in journalism.
Proven track record of working with senior business leaders, providing strategic support and guidance, developing trusted partnerships to support business outcomes.
Strong writings skills and proven track record in development of creative, engaging content.
A hunger for and insight about news, for the external landscape and the interaction of traditional, social and broadcast outlets.
A commitment to the highest standards in communications practice
Having a learner mindset and being curious to learn from mistakes and successes.
Integrate and collaborate across boundaries to maximise commercial value for Shell as a whole.

Flexible working

About Shell UK
Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago.

Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning.

Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme.

When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive.

Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK's growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy.

We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy.

As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week.

Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

An innovative place to work
There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you'll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future - whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work
To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard.

Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.