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Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
About us
The ESO has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon operation by 2025. And by 2035, we want to run 100% clean, green energy, all the time.
Becoming the National Energy System Operator
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain a Stakeholder Communications Plan and timeline to ensure that materials are available to meet the requirements of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
- Develop detailed plans to produce each piece of material, identifying contributors and approvers and ensuring they are available to us when required.
- Work with OREM and FSO leadership in developing communication materials to support engagement across resilience outcomes in a way that emphasises the impact and importance to the consumer and wider industry.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Corporate Affairs and agency teams, working together them to deliver materials.
- Analyse, report and present on the effectiveness of our communications, suggesting alternative methods where appropriate.
- Proactively create opportunities to raise the profile of the work of the FSO and bolster its reputation as an independent technical authority.
- Understand the FSO’s tone of voice, positioning and the parameters we are able to work within and provide guidance to colleagues for documents and materials being produced.
- Manage OREM Engagement Events and support the FSO and OREM teams attending stakeholder events.
- Provide consistency of approach to outputs/publications to ensure they are high quality, consistent and capture all relevant insights to drive value and improvements to GB resilience.
- Work with Corporate Affairs and associated agencies to produce and coordinate the publication of online content for the OREM website, e-newsletters and social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter as required.
- Work with Corporate Affairs and associated agencies to produce speeches and briefings, ensuring they are approved by the relevant people and those giving them are properly prepared.
- Assist the OREM team by coordinating publications and presentations as required.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Corporate Affairs and agency teams.
- Communicate the Stakeholder Communications Plan and timeline to OREM and the Leadership Team.
- Report on the effectiveness of our communications to the OREM, Corporate Affairs and Leadership Teams making recommendations for change where required.
- To assist with the management of a specific OREM Email Account responding to enquiries.
About you
What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities; is organised, detail oriented and is able to make independent decisions with high degree of confidence.
- Has Stakeholder Communications experience ideally across internal senior stakeholders as well as external bodies either governmental or private.
- Has a clear awareness of Stakeholder Communications channels and tools.
- Has the ability to assemble complex ideas, issues, and observations into clear and simple explanations, ensuring that communication is prioritised to deliver greatest consumer value and improved resilience outcomes.
- Demonstrates the ability, when appropriate, to challenge or push Leadership during critical thinking opportunities.
- Knowledge of the structure, regulatory environment and the short- and long-term issues affecting the energy industry would be an advantage.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £56,000 - £64,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
- Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
- A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
- Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
More Information
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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