Communications Executive

Jersey Electricity Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Communications Executive to join their team. The role focuses on developing inspiring communications that engage the community and enhance the company's reputation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a communications role, exceptional writing skills, and a passion for sustainability. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted electricity rates

Gym memberships

On-site Mental Health First Aiders

Organised sports and activities groups

Attractive pension

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in a communications, marketing or public relations role.
• Ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Team player who can build strong relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to keep employees informed about company purpose.
• Manage internal communication channels like newsletters and events.
• Create compelling content for press releases and social media.

Skills

Experience in communications, marketing or public relations

Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills

Collaboration and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Canva

Organisational and project management skills

Understanding of communications trends

Creative mindset

Interest in sustainability and renewable energy

CIPR, CIM or equivalent qualification

Education

CIPR, CIM or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Application Deadline: 12 November 2025

Department: Marketing & Communications

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jersey, Channel Islands

Reporting To: Leah Le Ruez

Description

Are you ready to use your creativity to make a real impact on Jersey's energy future? We're looking for a Communications Executive to join our in-house team at Jersey Electricity, helping us connect with our community, our customers, and our people as we lead the island's transition to a sustainable, all-electric future.

If you're looking to take the next step in a purpose-driven, forward-thinking organisation, this is your opportunity to shape how we tell our story and bring our mission to life.

You'll help us develop inspiring communications across multiple channels, from employee engagement to community campaigns, showing how Jersey Electricity is powering change for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected island.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Lead initiatives to keep employees informed, inspired and connected to our purpose.
• Manage internal communication channels, including newsletters, intranet and events.
• Support leadership communications and storytelling that celebrate our people and achievements.
• Build cross department relationships to help foster a positive culture.
• Create visual media content to promote internal activities.

External Communications

• Support the delivery of integrated communications campaigns across media, digital and community channels.
• Work with our external creative partners and media contacts to promote key initiatives.
• Create compelling content, from press releases and social media posts to articles and presentations, that enhance our reputation and engage the community.
• Contribute to media relations, social media strategy and crisis communications as required.

Creative & Community Engagement

• Help plan and deliver events, community engagement activities, and corporate initiatives.
• Develop visuals, presentations and multimedia content using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint.
• Ensure brand consistency across all internal and external communications.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Three to five years' experience in a communications, marketing or public relations role.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, a team player who can build strong relationships across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Canva; familiarity with digital and social media tools.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of contemporary communications trends and best practices.
• Creative mindset with the confidence to contribute new ideas.
• Interest in sustainability, renewable energy and Jersey's transition to net zero.
• A CIPR, CIM or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.

Job Benefits

Jersey Electricity provides excellent benefits, catered towards financial, physical and mental wellbeing. Starting with private medical insurance, discounted electricity rates, discounts within our Powerhouse shop, subsidies on EVs, gym memberships, on-site Mental Health First Aiders, organised sports and activities groups.

We offer competitive salaries combined with an attractive pension. We are family-friendly and strive to give you a life work blend to both love your job, do great work and spend important time with your family and friends.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.