SGN
External Communications Officer
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External Communications Officer
Location: Edinburgh
Contract Type: 7-month Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
Salary: 46.1k – 57.8k Depending on the Skills
Benefits:
- Competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Life assurance
- HolidayPlus
- Cycle2work Scheme & more
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You will be at the centre of our external communications efforts, supporting and delivering the company’s communication activities while protecting our reputation.
Working as part of a dynamic team in a fast paced and exciting environment, you will handle day-to-day requests and navigate media enquiries. You will support the business across Southern England and Scotland, working out of our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. Due to the nature of our business, you will also be required to join an out of hours rota to cover external responses for emergency and incident situations.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…
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- Handling day-to-day press office and communications enquiries
- Acting as media liaison during incident or crisis situations, potentially out of hours as required
- Ensure positive PR by promoting company achievements
- Provide communications content to support the national gas mains upgrade programme and emergency work
- Campaign delivery and content creation to maintain the company’s social media presence
- Manage and deliver communications campaigns
What you will need
- Proven experience and understanding of media and public relations, preferably within utilities or similar industries
- Experience with social media content creation
- Great interpersonal skills and experience working with a broad mix of other internal and external stakeholders
- Accurate written/proof-reading skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Great working knowledge of digital channels, including the full Office 365 suite
- Experience or understanding of internal communications is advantageous
- A full UK Driving License will be essential for this role due to travel
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If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. SGN is an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for 'Great Places to Work' and 'Inclusivity and Accessibility'.
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