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About the Role

This role is responsible for delivering the media strategy, supporting and strengthening the positive profile of Veolia in UK national, regional, broadcast and trade media. The post holder will create engaging stories that promote the Veolia brand, business strategy and innovation, and will be responsible for the creation and delivery of proactive media content, including writing, proofreading, editing, and securing media coverage. The role also involves managing proactive and reactive content to protect and enhance the Veolia brand and raise awareness of the company’s purpose and services, building strong relationships with journalists, identifying media opportunities, and providing media response and crisis support.

Responsibilities

Deliver the media strategy to support and strengthen the positive profile of Veolia in UK national, regional, broadcast and trade media.
Create engaging stories that promote the Veolia brand, business strategy and innovation across all corporate functions and business units.
Be responsible for the creation and delivery of proactive media content, including writing, proofreading, and editing content.
Secure media coverage.
Work on proactive and reactive content to protect and enhance the Veolia brand and raise awareness of the company’s purpose and services.
Build strong relationships with journalists.
Identify media opportunities on evolving issues.
Provide media response, including out of hours coverage.
Provide crisis media support for unplanned events.

Requirements

Ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via press releases and other distribution channels.
Ability to perform press liaison and briefings.
Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns.
Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers.
Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
Ability to communicate on complex technological processes.
Natural leader who displays strong decision-making.
Ability to work independently.
Attention to detail under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Experience managing a busy press office, including press line and press inbox.
Sector knowledge (desirable).
Experience working with environment/business / broadcast journalists (desirable).
Experience in communicating scientific/technical matters to trade publications in support of commercial goals (desirable).
Degree qualification or relevant experience (desirable).

Skills

Media strategy delivery
Content creation
Writing
Proofreading
Editing
Media coverage acquisition
Brand protection and enhancement
Journalist relationship building
Media opportunity identification
Media response management
Crisis communication
Press release dissemination
Press liaison
Press briefings
Media campaign development
Influencer relationship management
Conceptual thinking
Research
Complex communication
Decision-making
Independent working
Attention to detail
Interpersonal communication
Public speaking
Press office management

Location

Hybrid Working - London Head office N1 9 JY

Work Type

Hybrid Working

Experience Level

Experience managing a busy press office
Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns
Experience working with environment/business / broadcast journalists (desirable)
Experience in communicating scientific/technical matters to trade publications (desirable)
Degree qualification or relevant experience (desirable)

Education Level

Degree qualification or relevant experience (desirable)

Salary/Compensations

up to £49,000 per annum plus 20% bonus
Car or Car allowance £6,600 Per annum

Benefits

Access to our enhanced company pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Company car or allowance £6,600 Per annum
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

About the Company

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
We're looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

Equal Opportunity

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.