Communications Manager 546249 Closing at: Sep 8 2024 at 23:55 BST SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world.
Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role Base Location: Dublin or Belfast Salary: €56,500 - €84,700 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available As Communications Manager at SSE Energy Customer Solutions, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the narrative for a leading energy provider committed to sustainability and innovation.
This role offers the chance to dive into fast-paced, dynamic communications challenges while making a positive impact.
You'll have the opportunity to build influential relationships, craft engaging content, and drive strategic campaigns that resonate across UK and Ireland.
If you're passionate about communications and want to be part of a company that values sustainability and community engagement, this could be the perfect next step for your career.
Key responsibilities include: Managing content planning across all Energy Customer Solutions (ECS) business areas, ensuring a cohesive and well-coordinated media strategy that maximises impact.Developing and maintain strong relationships with media outlets across the UK and Ireland, supporting SSE's broader media relations goals.Delivering a top-tier press office service available around the clock, 365 days a year, including managing suppliers and collaborating across SSE's matrix structure.Leading content development while supporting public affairs and stakeholder engagement campaigns for retail supply businesses in Great Britain and Ireland.Applying your keen news sense to identify stories that bring SSE Energy Customer Solutions' purpose to life, while driving high-profile media opportunities and providing strategic briefings to senior spokespeople, including the Managing Director.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: Experience or a strong interest in the energy sector or other complex, regulated environments, with a keen ability to quickly grasp industry issues and trends.Exceptional judgement in assessing reputational risks and opportunities, with a deep understanding of media dynamics and the issues impacting Energy Customer Solutions.Proven ability to brief senior executives, including at Managing Director level, and deliver comprehensive, multi-channel communication strategies.Significant experience in media communications, with a good awareness of the evolving media landscape and extensive contacts within the Irish national media.Strong written and oral communication skills, comfortable advising senior leaders, and proficient in digital storytelling across web and social media platforms.
An understanding of financial literacy, particularly within publicly listed or regulatory environments, is also beneficial.
About our Business Our Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy (CARS) function combines three quite separate but intrinsically linked businesses, with a shared focus on advising, influencing and communicating SSE's strategy and interests with key stakeholders.
This involves the interpretation of complex political and regulatory changes, skilled lobbying to inform the future energy ecosystem, and innovative communication techniques to ensure SSE's story is reached by a broad range of audiences including investors, competitors, governments, partners, suppliers, communities, and both current and prospective employees.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.
Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / .
EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process.
This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.
