External Comms Manager

External Comms Manager

About ENGIE

ENGIE’s 1,000 employees in the UK are actively engaged in helping the Group reach net-zero carbon by 2045. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years and our investments are in renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, biogas) and storage, whilst supplying energy to organisations of all sizes. Some of our major businesses include First Hydro and Storengy.

We are shaping the future of responsible business by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. If you’re excited about making an impact, we invite you to join our journey to build tomorrow’s low carbon energy systems and meet the challenges of climate change.
About the Role

The External Communication Manager will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to enhance the ENGIE’s public image, manage media relations, and engage with external stakeholders.

The role can be based anywhere in the UK but aligned to ENGIE offices in London where you may need to work from a couple of days a week. This permanent role reports to the UK Head of Corporate Communications and will be responsible for developing and delivering an external communications strategy for ENGIE UK.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and the chance to make a difference in the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement external communication strategies that align with ENGIE’s goals and objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, respond to media inquiries, and proactively pitch stories to generate positive coverage.
• Produce high-quality content for press releases, media kits, blog posts, social media, and other external communication channels.
• Ensure consistency in brand messaging across all external communications and maintain the company's voice and tone.
• Engage with various external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and the community, to foster positive relationships and enhance the company’s reputation.
• Plan and manage press conferences, media briefings, and other public events
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong media relations experience
• Established media relationships
• Excellent writer with an ability to make the complex simple
• Ability to work at pace within a complex matrix environment
• Experience in a multinational organisation
• Degree or formal qualification in relevant subject

Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels, including senior leadership
• Proactively implement initiatives in line with the corporate plan, with the ability to work independently
• Strong logistical / planning skills to organise events across the UK
• Excellent IT skills including using Content Management Systems, social media tools and web analytics

Benefits we offer

• Flexible Working
• Bonus Programme
• Income Protection
• Highly Competitive Employer Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• myENGIE discounts
• Diverse Employer

Equal Opportunity

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.