Senior Project Communications Specialist

 Can you help us deliver great proactive and reactive communication to support Uniper's projects? We're looking for an excellent communicator, with experience of project development communications, to join our team   

We are Uniper

Uniper, are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst helping to ensure security of energy supplies. As an international company, we work in very diverse teams and offer flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterised by a commitment to equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. At Uniper you will be able to contribute to shaping our change. Interested? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• In this role you will, develop and implement proactive communication plans to support UK development and demolition activity and strategic projects, that require a planning application/local stakeholder engagement – working with project teams, and community relations agencies (where appropriate), to develop our messaging. Seeking the appropriate approvals.
• You’ll work with the Senior Press Officer and wider UK Corporate Communications & Government Relations team  to develop appropriate messaging for the national, local and regional media, internal comms and social media. To include project Q&A for reactive response and press releases and intranet articles.
• You’ll need to build close connections to relevant internal project teams to build and maintain knowledge of our strategic projects, and to provide communications counsel and support as appropriate, at project meetings. Advising on media activity, internal and external communications strategies and tactics, as appropriate
• The role holder will liaise with community relations agencies (where appointed)and external partners, making sure that Uniper’s corporate reputation is protected at all times.
• You will work closely with the UK Communications Manager, Public Affairs advisor and other functional leads to ensure that the company’s position and key messages are appropriately reflected in project messaging.
• In this role you will manage and build project website pages for the projects being worked on and ensure consistency with other Uniper pages and also the Consultation portal.
• Working as part of a wider communications team, you may be asked to provide out-of-hours and crisis communications support, as necessary,  and cover the Press Office if required.

Your profile

  Essential

• Significant project communication and PR experience, including strategic planning and delivery of communication plans
• Experience of managing the external and internal communication aspects of planning applications
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal - with good attention to detail and the ability to translate and communicate complex information
• Able to confidently work independently and rely on own initiative, drawing on own extensive communications experience
• Excellent relationship building skills, and stakeholder management skills and demonstrable influencing skills with experience of dealing with colleagues at all levels
• Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure and to manage change diplomatically
• Proven ability to manage concurrent deadlines and priorities
• Exceptional team player

Desirable:

• Energy industry and/or Utility experience desired
• Experience of working within a matrix organisation
• Issue and crisis management experience
• Relevant degree such as Communications studies or English

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - Lauren.Ryan-Grealish@Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.