Job Description
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
PERMANENT ROLE
FULL TIME
ABERDEENSHIRE/CENTRAL SCOTLAND
SALARY EXCELLENT
ESS Recruits client specialises in developing low-carbon solutions aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions. Their solutions include carbon capture, storage, and hydrogen. The company is currently focused on a key project in Scotland, which aims to create a catalyst that will facilitate industrial decarbonisation. This project will play a crucial role in helping the UK and Scotland meet their net-zero goals while maintaining the viability of important industries. The successful development of this catalyst will have significant implications for the future of low-carbon solutions.
The company is currently seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead the development and implementation of communication strategies. You will play a key role in ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a positive project narrative, oversee delivery of community engagement and public consultation.
Job description
The role will report to the Head of External Affairs
Key Objectives of the Role
* and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with project objectives and organisational goals, including public consultation to support development planning applications.
* management expertise, with an ability to work across a complex matrix of stakeholders and manage a high performing team.
* ability to drive strategic change within a business or project.
* with project managers and key stakeholders to integrate communication plans into project timelines.
* Head of External Affairs with stakeholder engagement strategies and ensure alignment of key messages.
* a small Project Communication Team (Senior Communications Advisor, Community Liaison Officer, and a part time Stakeholder Lead).
* and manage external communication agencies to leverage their expertise and support in executing communication plans and deliverables.
* and/or participate in working groups as required.
* and implementing successful integrated communications campaigns, working across a broad range of media including digital, social, film, print and PR.
* the project at external meetings, political briefings, industry events.
* link between the organisation’s Corporate Affairs central function and the project.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* years’+ experience working in a senior communication/ engagement role.
* planning experience, with an ability to work across a complex matrix of stakeholders and manage a high performing team.
* working in the energy industry, preferably working with low carbon energy/ energy transition.
* track record of delivering effective communication and stakeholder engagement campaigns.
* people skills
* written, editing and presentation skills.
* to absorb and interpret complex information and translate into clear, simple messages.
* of crisis communications and/or successfully managing sensitive issues
* knowledge of UK and Scottish policy on climate change, net zero targets and industrial decarbonisation
* to work to tight deadlines, plan and prioritise workload and manage a small team.
* to undertake regular travel to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the Central Belt of Scotland as required.
* level education or equivalent
The Individual
* organised and confident leader.
* and comfortable with change.
* player and diplomatic.
* to detail.
* coordinating a broad range of parallel activities
To apply please contact Zela Mole at ESSrecruit (zela@ESSRecruit.com)