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About the Role
Energy UK is seeking an exceptional Deputy Director of External Affairs to shape and deliver the organization's integrated political communications strategy, enhancing visibility, credibility, and influence. This key management role involves coordinating external communications, working closely with policy and communications teams, and managing a team of two. The position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in building understanding, trust, and confidence in the energy sector with stakeholders, policymakers, and politicians.
Responsibilities
- Support Energy UK’s Chief Communications Officer in delivering Energy UK’s integrated communications strategy.
- Take the lead on coordinating Energy UK’s publications and announcements working with the press, public affairs, digital and policy teams.
- Lead our strategic advisory forum and maintain robust relationships with colleagues across our membership.
- Develop excellent relationships with senior stakeholders including Government, political parties, industry bodies, business groups and think tanks.
- Act as a senior spokesperson for Energy UK at events and with media.
- Model behaviours in line with our organisational values and people standards.
- Line manage a team of two.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of public affairs and experience of or an eagerness to learn wider communications disciplines (press, digital etc).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to absorb and distil complex information and influence, negotiate, and persuade across varied and senior audiences.
- Good balance of attention to detail and being able to work quickly and efficiently to deadlines.
- Able to adapt to shifting priorities, manage risks and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
- Preferred – In-depth knowledge of GB’s energy system.
Skills
- Public affairs
- Communications (press, digital)
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Influencing
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Risk management
- Relationship building
- Knowledge of GB’s energy system (preferred)
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Dependent on experience and qualifications
Salary/Compensations
- 77,000 - 85,000
Benefits
- 25 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays
- Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday per year
- Birthday Leave
- Extra day at Easter
- Climate Perks (up to two days for sustainable travel)
- Annual season ticket loan
- Employer pension contribution of up to 8% (matched by employee)
- Aviva Health insurance with dental and optical cashback
- Leave for Charitable work
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Hybrid working environment (2-3 days from home per week)
About the Company
- Energy UK is the trade association for the energy industry, representing companies investing billions of pounds to secure the country’s current and future energy needs.
- Members range from growing start-ups to major electricity generators, grid and infrastructure developers, and energy suppliers, driving change across power, heat, transport, flexibility, homes, and businesses.
- Provides a collective voice for the sector, working with governments, regulators, charities, and other organizations to provide crucial insight that shapes policy, offers solutions, and promotes best practice.
- Offers a broad view across the whole system, supporting evidence-based positions focused on delivering strategic benefits for people, businesses, and the economy.
- Champions initiatives such as the Vulnerability Commitment and TIDE (industry drive for inclusion and diversity).
- Supports the development of future leaders through the Young Energy Professionals Forum.
- Values organizational culture with high-quality support and development opportunities, holding a Platinum accreditation with Investors in People.
- Prioritizes employee wellbeing through progressive policies on wellbeing, flexible working, and mental health.
Equal Opportunity
- Seeking to create a diverse work culture that is truly representative of society, embraces different perspectives, and attracts the best, most creative talent.
- Values transferable skills and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet all criteria.
- Operates a ‘blind’ recruitment process to avoid unconscious bias and consider applicants on skills and experience.
- Offers support for additional needs during the recruitment process.