Head Of Digital Content

Energy UK is dedicated to advancing a sustainable energy landscape in the UK by collaborating with members, government, regulators, and stakeholders. Their vision is a sustainable energy sector in which customers receive excellent services at affordable prices, our infrastructure powers the zero-carbon economy, and where our UK industry is both successful today, and able to invest for tomorrow.

With a broad membership perspective, they actively shape energy policy and discourse, ensuring fairness, accessibility, and high standards in customer engagement.

The rapid evolution of the UK energy scene makes this an exciting time to be involved. Controversial issues and exciting innovations are high up the media and political agenda so Energy UK's communications team are busier than ever producing high-quality, informed analysis and reports.

The new Head of Digital Content will be managing a team of two, responsible for proactive communications planning, supporting brand- partnerships and leading oversight of publications, briefings and digital media.

We're looking for an expert content producer with a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for the energy transition.

Key responsibilities:

Content generation

• Take the lead on managing proactive communications planning
• Drafting of non-policy reports and content generation
• Quality control of all external-facing communications: policy reports, briefings, explainers etc
• Proactive thought leadership/ blogs/ op-eds as required, working closely with press team
• Developing relationships with member communications teams to promote member's activities
• Supporting the campaigns and communications manager in developing high-impact campaigns

Digital and Brand

• Overall responsibility for website and digital communications
• Oversee social media strategy and ensure day-to-day digital communications are executed to a high standard
• Liaising with agencies for large design work
• Central point of contact for brand-partnerships, with support from the wider team

We're looking for:

• excellent writing skills with the ability to draw out engaging narrative from complex information
• an avid proof-reader, with attention to detail for accuracy, grammar and consistency
• a highly motivated, proactive individual, able to work across teams and external stakeholders
• a great people manager, comfortable supporting and empowering two direct reports in a busy, often high-pressure environment
• an eye for brand and design and experience managing external agencies
• keen interest in digital communications trends
• passionate about all things affecting the UK energy industry
• Prior experience dealing with media is a bonus

Energy UK have progressive policies around well-being, flexible working and mental health and holds Gold accreditation with Investors in People.

Energy UK takes a leadership role in fostering diversity and inclusion in the energy industry, spearheading initiatives like the Young Energy Professionals Forum and TIDE. Through collaboration and best practices, we strive to build a more inclusive and equitable energy community.