Communications Manager

Description du poste:

PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT CLOSES THE DAY BEFORE ANY AUTOMATED DATE SHOWN - PLEASE REFER TO THE CLOSING DATE IN THE BODY OF THE ADVERT

Job Title: Communications Manager (FTC 14 months)
Location: SPHQ, Glasgow
Yearly salary from £59,200 to £74,000 + up to 15% bonus and Private Medical Insurance
Fixed Term Contract - 14 Months

Help us create a better future, quicker

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker for our customers and communities and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

SP Energy Networks is part of the ScottishPower Group of companies. We provide power to more than 3.5m homes and businesses on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own and maintain. We do it responsibly. We do it with respect for people and for the environment. We do it looking at the long term, not just today. We do it innovatively.

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic energy network to meet our customers changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Given the exciting opportunities ahead for the business - particularly as a transmission owner at the heart Scotland's journey to net zero - communicating our significant investment plans and how they will build a better future for those living and working in central and southern Scotland is hugely important.

What you'll be doing

The Transmission Communications Manager is a key role in the Transmission Stakeholder Engagement & Communications team, with responsibility for the development and delivery of effective internal and external communications across the transmission business whilst also contributing to wider SPEN communications.

* Develop and deliver effective communications strategies for SPEN transmission activities such as our Core, Strategic & HVDC transmission projects and our community benefit funding initiative.
* Work closely with the full Transmission Stakeholder & Communications Team, as well as wider SPEN/SP comms, stakeholder & corporate colleagues to ensure communications present a consistent picture and include a link back to an overarching message strategy for the business.
* Lead efforts to positively promote the Transmission Business to other parts of SP Energy Networks, ScottishPower and Iberdrola Group.
* Produce content for key internal communications channels and audiences - such as newsletters, briefings, events etc as required by the business.
* Work with design and marketing, media buying, PR and creative agencies, videography contractors and photographers as required.
* Creation of external communications and marketing assets to support our vision and position across a variety of channels and formats - raising awareness/understanding and support of key projects, our investment, community funding available, events etc.
* Actively manage, develop and maintain a range of external communication channels (website, webinars, events, social media channels, printed materials, videos, etc).
* Support members of the leadership team and senior management with external facing materials as required, ensuring consistency in our position and key messages.
* Provide direction and support to other internal colleagues on effective communications approaches for projects and business activities as required.
* Represent SPEN at relevant forums to ensure effective input and informing of wider industry communications, campaigns and activities.
* Continually measure the effectiveness of all communications, gathering stakeholder feedback and striving for continuous improvements and positive results from the implementation of effective communication strategies.

What you'll bring

* Proven track record of developing and delivering internal and external communications strategies.
* Experience within a similar sector/regulated environment desirable.
* Ability to translate technical and often complex topics for a variety of audiences, channels and formats.
* Experience in working with project teams to identify key comms milestones and opportunities aligned to project milestones and objectives.
* Excellent planning and organisation skills.
* Experience in briefing and managing external creative, PR, marketing, media buying or similar agencies.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Professional qualification or equivalent role experience.
* Must be a team player with a flexible attitude and good inter-personal skills.
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills with a variety stakeholders - evidencing strong stakeholder management skills.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Schemes
* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
* Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
* Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
* Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
* Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowMay-4-2026