Communications Officer

3M HEALTHCARE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Private medical & dental

Health assessments

Gym membership

Electric car lease

Childcare vouchers

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loans

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

EDF Trading in London is seeking a Communications Officer to support high-impact internal communications and employee engagement within a fast-moving, global energy trading environment. The role focuses on coordinating campaigns, creating engaging content, and ensuring timely, clear information across channels.

You will manage the intranet, plan events and town halls, and work with cross-functional teams to keep colleagues informed and connected.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or a similar role in an international B2B financial services or energy company.
• Strong writing and editing skills, proven ability to translate corporate and employee stories into clear content.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, combining technical expertise with visual design for impactful content.
• End-to-end event planning and logistics, including venue sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to use graphic design and video editing tools for light edits (desirable).
• Strong eye for detail and creativity with a wide range of digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of internal communications campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
• Create clear, engaging content for a range of internal channels.
• Generate editorial content covering company news, events, initiatives and employee stories.
• Work with the Communications Director to develop messaging and campaign materials.
• Own day-to-day management and development of the company intranet (SharePoint).
• Assist stakeholders across the business in sharing content effectively and maintaining accuracy.
• Produce and distribute the weekly all-company email and coordinate updates from teams.
• Maintain the communications calendar for visibility and alignment.
• Support planning and delivery of internal events and town halls; coordinate logistics and suppliers.
• Capture and share content from events (photos, posts) and assist with external events when required.
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure consistent communications and flexible support.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Content creation

Event planning

Presentation design

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Graphic design tools

Job description

When you join EDF Trading, you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches, and think outside the box. Energy markets evolve rapidly, so our team needs to remain agile, flexible, and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil, and environmental products. EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits, which include (location dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi‑annual health assessments, corporate gym memberships, an electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and much more.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading, so you will become part of an ever‑diversifying family of around 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group – a world leader in low‑carbon, sustainable electricity generation. Join us, make a difference, and help shape the future of energy.

Job Description

Department: Communications

Position purpose: The Communications Officer supports the delivery of high‑impact internal communications and employee engagement. The role plays an important part in ensuring our people stay informed, connected, and engaged in a fast‑moving and dynamic global energy trading environment. The role is responsible for coordinating and implementing communications across multiple channels, leading specific campaigns and initiatives, and ensuring employees receive clear, timely and consistent information aligned with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Internal Communications & Content
  • Support the planning and delivery of internal communications campaigns and employee engagement initiatives across the business.
  • Create clear, engaging and creative content for a range of internal channels.
  • Generate compelling editorial content covering company news, events, initiatives and employee stories.
  • Work closely with the Communications Director to develop messaging and campaign materials.
• Intranet & Digital Channels
  • Own the day‑to‑day management and development of the company intranet (Sharepoint).
  • Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the business, supporting them in sharing content effectively.
  • Ensure content remains accurate, relevant and engaging, regularly reviewing pages and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Work with IT to evaluate and implement new digital tools and platforms to enhance internal communications and employee experience.
• Companywide Communications
  • Produce and distribute the weekly all‑company email.
  • Coordinate and edit updates from teams across the organisation (e.g. HR, IT, Legal, Compliance).
  • Maintain the communications calendar, ensuring visibility and alignment across activities.
• Events & Employee Engagement
  • Support the planning and delivery of internal events, town halls and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Coordinate logistics, suppliers and materials to ensure smooth execution.
  • Develop briefs and work closely with external suppliers (e.g. event organisers, AV providers, graphic designers and hospitality partners) to deliver high‑quality, engaging outputs.
  • Capture and share content from events, including photography and post‑event communications.
  • Provide support for external events and industry activity where required.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Build strong working relationships across the organisation to support consistent and effective communication.
  • Provide flexible support across the communications function as needed in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or a similar role in an international B2B financial services or energy company.
• Strong writing and editing skills, proven ability to translate both corporate and employee stories into clear and engaging content.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, combining technical expertise with a keen sense of visual design and impactful content presentation.
• End‑to‑end event planning and logistics, including venue sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to use graphic design and video editing tools for light‑touch edits and refinements, complementing support from specialist designers (desirable but not essential).
• Strong eye for detail, flair for creativity, and confidence using a wide range of digital communications tools.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Hybrid working (location dependent), personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi‑annual health assessments, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and more.