Communications Advisor

Iberdrola Renewables; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job description

Communications Advisor

Glasgow HQ, 32 St Vincent Street, G2 5AD

£44,800 - £56,000 per annum + Bonus up to 10% and Single Cover Private Medical Insurance

Help us create a better future, quicker

As Communications Advisor, you’ll develop, prepare and promote internal communication channels to meet the requirements of the employees and business needs. You’ll provide communication products that will support people in their roles, adhere to a common communication approach and contribute to achieving key business objectives.

This role will be responsible for the delivery of an employee focused communication plan across the SP Energy Networks business.

You’ll take control of employee communication channels ensuring the delivery of clear, consistent, and effective communications to a range of business audiences. You’ll also provide direction and assistance to business leaders to ensure key strategic and operational messages are delivered, understood and effectively cascaded across the business.

The importance of effective Employee Communications will be championed to embed the delivery of regular face-to-face communication as a key management responsibility.

What you’ll be doing

General

1. Liaise with business contacts and user groups to ensure that communications meet user requirements.
2. Offer guidance and advice on internal communications activities/channels.
3. Work with Business Units in producing communication around campaigns.
4. Production of external literature.
5. Promotion of all communications channels as a functional work tool.
6. Implement innovative and leading edge communications solutions using new technology.
7. Develop communication strategies and implement Operating Plan.
8. Develop communication plans for Business Units and SP Energy Networks projects.
9. Support and advise the business in the use of communications to achieve key business objectives.
10. Establish and cultivate a two-way communication culture.
11. Develop & provide communication content that supports the business needs and aligns with business strategy.
12. Create and develop consistent messaging and communication content for various channels, such as staff publications, intranet, team meetings, and notice boards.
13. Advise Executive Team, Operational Managers, and Team Leaders on communications to achieve key business objectives.
14. Be actively involved in the preparation, management, implementation, and support of all SP Energy Networks Conferences and road-shows.
15. Manage Long Service Awards events and ensure distribution of awards to all recipients.
16. Establish and cultivate a contemporary communication culture.
17. Devise, conduct, and analyze communication audits for all SP Energy channels and events.
18. Preparation of presentations as required.

Intranet & Internet

1. Devise & implement new initiatives that support existing communication channels in successfully delivering business objectives.
2. Develop activities to encourage the use of the internet and intranet site.
3. Ensure the intranet and internet are up to date, accurate, and compliant.
4. Implement processes to maintain control of website content updates.
5. Research, compile, write, and publish content to both sites.
6. Promote the site – reporting on analytics and SEO as appropriate.
7. Work with Systems UK to establish effective web-based solutions to support business activities.
8. Manage all social media communications across multiple channels, delivering key messages to new audiences.
9. Devise strategy and metrics for social media communications that align with business objectives.
10. Manage workload to research, compile, write, and publish content through all social media channels.
11. Ensure new materials comply with corporate branding guidelines.
12. Prepare professionally designed presentations within specified branding guidelines.

What you’ll bring

• Previous communications experience.
• An in-depth understanding of the UK utilities market.
• Knowledge of ScottishPower Group activities and SP Energy Networks business activities.
• High verbal reasoning, verbal comprehension, and numeric skills.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Highly creative with the ability to monitor/evaluate.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills.
• High behavioural and customer focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Experience of publication and business writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Delivery focused, with the ability to take the lead and work on own initiative.
• Results focused, with the ability to maintain momentum and achieve objectives.
• Proficient in the use of IT – predominantly Windows and Microsoft packages.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. Our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase.
• Share Schemes.
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
• Technology Vouchers.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
• Healthcare benefit options.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts.

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a resident of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with applicable immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below.

April-30-2025