Can you help us build and protect Uniper's reputation in the UK? We're looking for an excellent communicator to join our team; helping to manage our external communications, and act as a spokesperson for media enquiries, proactively building relationships both internally and externally.
We are Uniper
Uniper, are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst helping to ensure security of energy supplies. As an international company, we work in very diverse teams and offer flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterised by a commitment to equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. At Uniper you will be able to contribute to shaping our change. Interested? Then we look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- You will work with the UK Communications Manager, to implement proactive communication plans to support UK business activity, working with the Project comms team and Uniper stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate messaging for the national, trade and regional media, and social media.
- In your role, you will act as spokesperson towards UK media, both proactively and reactively. Responding to media queries by phone or from the press office mailbox as appropriate and as aligned with the business, maintaining a log of media contact and responses given. This might involve working outside of normal working hours.
- You will build positive relationships with key UK media and secure coverage for Uniper in the UK, developing the appropriate materials as needed. (e.g. press releases, advertorials, website copy)
- You will work closely with the Energy Policy Manager and UK Communications Manager to ensure that the company’s position and key messages are clearly defined and disseminated to appropriate external target audiences, supporting the positioning of Uniper appropriately in the political/regulatory climate.
- Within this role, you will have line management responsibility for the Press Office Advisor
- You will have oversight of our press office related contracts and agencies and ensure that our contracts are renewed as appropriate.
Your profile
Essential
- Demonstratable, significant press office experience including strategic planning and execution skills
- Proven strong communication skills – both written and verbal - with good attention to detail and the ability to translate and communicate complex information
- Experience of line management
- Able to confidently work independently and rely on own initiative, drawing on own extensive PR experience
- Excellent relationship building skills, and stakeholder management skills and demonstrable influencing skills with experience of dealing with colleagues at all levels and internationally
- Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure and to manage change diplomatically
- Proven ability to manage concurrent deadlines and priorities
- Exceptional team player
- Demonstratable issue and Crisis management experience
Desirable
- Energy industry and/or Utility experience desired
- Experience of working within a matrix organisation
- Relevant degree such as Communications studies or Media studies
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - Lauren.Ryan-Grealish@Uniper.Energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
Contract type: Unlimited Working Hours: Full time Start Date: ASAP Deadline: Salary: Competitive Salary + Generous Pension & Flexible Benefits
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
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