Communications Officer

UK Power Networks; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Bonus

Employee assistance

Occupational health support

Retail discounts

Gym membership discounts

Tax-efficient benefits

Job summary

UK Power Networks is seeking a creative Communications Officer for its Press Office in Ipswich. The role is part‑time (three days a week, 8am–5pm) with blended working after probation.

You will secure positive regional media coverage and craft engaging stories from apprenticeships to major updates, while building relations with journalists and internal stakeholders. The position requires strong writing skills, news judgement, and the ability to work at pace, with travel across the Eastern region

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills for external communications.
• Experience in media relations and handling media enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Write high‑quality external communications for the organisation.
• Respond to media enquiries and monitor breaking news.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to identify compelling content ideas.

Job description

UK Power Networks is looking for a creative and confident Communications Officer to join its Press Office team on a part-time basis. Based in Ipswich, you will secure positive media coverage across the Eastern region and bring compelling stories to life - from apprenticeships and community initiatives to major operational updates and award entries.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will write high-quality external communications, respond to media enquiries, monitor breaking news and work closely with colleagues across the business to identify strong content ideas. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound news judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to build relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders.

If you are an experienced communications professional with strong writing skills, a keen eye for a story and the ability to work at pace, we would like to hear from you. Apply by 16^th of November 2026 to be considered for this part-time Communications Officer opportunity.

The role is three days per week, working 8am to 5pm, with blended working available after probation. You will need your own transport for regional travel, with work travel expenses paid.

In return, UK Power Networks offers a competitive benefits package including:

• annual leave plus bank holidays
• pension contributions
• bonus
• employee assistance
• occupational health support
• retail discounts
• gym membership discounts
• tax-efficient benefits