Strategic Communications Manager

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Manager to join our team at Thames Water. As a key member of our Strategic Resource Option (SRO) team, you will be responsible for developing and executing a programme of PR campaigns to raise awareness of our projects and promote our brand identity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a programme of PR campaigns to raise awareness of our projects and promote our brand identity.
  • Work closely with colleagues in the press office to respond to reactive media enquiries and pitch stories to national, regional and trade media to generate positive coverage.
  • Support the SRO team's messaging manager and digital engagement officer to ensure our brand identity is consistently translated across all communications and campaigns products.
  • Liaise with design teams and PR agencies to ensure our communications collateral is compelling, impactful and follows Plain English Campaign guidelines.
  • Create a plan that ensures we never miss an opportunity to promote our project milestones, successes and achievements to our partners, regulators, key stakeholders and customers.
Requirements
  • Educated to degree level in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
  • Strategic thinking with experience of tactical campaign planning and brand management.
  • Content development for a range of platforms, including web, social media, traditional media and internal channels.
  • Ability to work flexibly and multi-task whilst maintaining excellent communication skills.
  • Be comfortable travelling across our region to support project activities.
  • Be a supportive team-player who is flexible and resilient to deal with project challenges and conflicting deadlines.

Valid UK drivers licence as travel around sites will be required.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary between £55,000 - £62,000 per annum, depending on level of experience.
  • Annual Leave of 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.


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