Head Of Corporate Affairs, Maternity Leave

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Head of Corporate Affairs

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Corporate Affairs - Dublin

Specific Purpose contract (Maternity Leave cover)

Reporting to: Director of Corporate Affairs

Bord G??is Energy generates, sells, and trades energy for use in the Republic of Ireland. We've been in operation since 1976 and today we supply over 750,000 customers with energy in Ireland. In 2014 we became part of Centrica plc. We are a progressive company with a reputation for experience and expertise in the energy market and are committed to ensuring that all of our activity is aimed at benefiting and serving our customers.

As Head of Corporate Affairs, you'll lead a comprehensive external relations strategy to enhance Bord G??is Energy's corporate reputation and will also have responsibility for external communications and oversight of the press office.

You'll manage the corporate communications, public affairs and internal communications agenda to position Bord G??is Energy as a leading provider of energy and services in Ireland and help to protect the reputation of the organization. You'll work closely with the Energy Management Team to develop and communicate company positioning and ensure this is effectively communicated to key media, and other external stakeholders. You'll also have responsibility for managing a communications specialist and delivering the strategic internal communications agenda.

About the Role

• Develop and lead the strategic communications agenda at Bord G??is Energy, including Corporate Affairs, to maintain and build Bord G??is Energy's reputation. Support the executive management team in effectively communicating to key internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage the company's corporate public relations and media strategy with ongoing proactive and reactive engagement to develop relationships with media and to build the company's overall profile.
• Lead an internal communications resource and develop a strategic internal communications programme to ensure Bord G??is Energy colleagues are engaged and informed and support the company's purpose, values, and overall strategy.
• Work collaboratively with teams across Bord G??is Energy and Centrica including Energy Marketing & Data, Legal & Regulatory, Assets and Trading, Finance, HR and Operations in message development and work closely with consumer PR team to ensure all messaging is aligned, consistent and amplified to the correct audiences.
• Understand key business drivers and competitive dynamics to position business interests successfully with target groups.
• Develop a strategic and methodical approach to stakeholder management and public affairs.
• Monitor local and European political agendas relevant to Bord G??is Energy and ensure the company's interests are represented when matters of concern/ policy arise.
• Develop Bord G??is Energy's company position on key strategic priorities and ensure they are effectively communicated to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement a programme of thought leadership content and identify opportunities for Bord G??is Energy participation, both speaking and attendance at relevant external events.
• Work with the Centrica Corporate Affairs team to ensure Bord G??is Energy is compliant and consistent with Group messaging and ensure group economies of scale for PR and PA support can be realised in Ireland.
• Responsible for Crisis Communications planning and response including participation in the Crisis Management Team, emergency exercise simulations as well as the prompt and effective management of day-to-day incidents.
• Lead the management of external agencies to support with the corporate and internal communications and public affairs agendas.
• Manage the Corporate Affairs and PR budget and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value.
• Ensure that a record of lobbying activities is maintained and the quarterly lobbying return submitted.

About You

• A strong knowledge of the Irish political, key external stakeholder and media landscape
• A minimum of 5-8 years Corporate Affairs experience and ideally in a large commercial organisation
• A minimum of a relevant third level qualification in public relations, marketing or journalism

Bord G??is Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Women's network, Neurodiversity network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) network, and BR??D, our LGBTQ+ network. We're proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Our Flexible First working model empowers our people to find a better balance between home and office working. You can enjoy the convenience of working from home combined with time spent onsite in a way that works for you, our customers, and our business. Our office is used as a place to connect and collaborate with colleagues, rather than your default place of work each day.

Here in Bord G??is Energy we're helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet - and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days' volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland.

Our Values

care delivery collaboration agility courage

The closing date for applications is 2 April 2024.

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.

Who we are Values and Culture

Our Values are our core, we live and breathe them every day - they are the Heart of Centrica

We developed our Values through conversations with our colleagues across the Centrica family - Care, Delivery, Collaboration, Agility and Courage is what it means to be Centrica. By living our values every day, we will be better able to fulfil our purpose and satisfy the changing needs of our customers.

Every great brand stands for something here at Centrica, we exist to make our customers lives better today as well as build a better tomorrow. To achieve this, we ensure we are ready to be at our best, ready to shape the future, and ready to be ourselves and belong.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are who they are and the best person for the job is that person.

Our diversity groups are great at helping us increase awareness and understanding of how to continue to develop an inclusive environment for all, as well as connecting those with common interests, common passions and a sense of belonging. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so, to allow them to strive in their careers by bringing their whole self to work.

We want our people to reflect the societies in which we work and the customers we serve. Employing such a diverse range of talent helps us to think and act differently and support our customers in the best ways possible.

Key focus areas - gender, ethnicity, disability and mental health, LGBT+.

Through a range of initiatives and strategies we work hard to ensure Centrica group is inclusive for everyone.