Communications Officer - Part Time

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Bonus

Employee assistance

Occupational health

Retail discounts

Gym discounts

Tax-efficient benefits

Job summary

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd in Ipswich is seeking a Communications Officer (Part Time) to join its Press Office team. The role involves securing media coverage across the Eastern region and London HQ, crafting external communications, and turning stories from apprenticeships to operational updates into compelling content.

The position is 24 hours per week, with travel across the Eastern region, and blended working options after probation.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and confident communications professional.
• Ability to secure positive media coverage and build relationships with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality external communications.
• Respond to media enquiries and monitor breaking news.
• Secure positive media coverage across the Eastern region and London HQ.
• Identify strong content ideas with colleagues across the business.
• Build relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Communications Officer - Part Time

Location: Ipswich, with regular travel across the Eastern region and to London HQ
Contract: Permanent, part time - 24 hours per week
Salary: Up to 42,000 pro rata, depending on experience, plus 7.5% bonus
Closing date: 16th of November 2026

Help tell the stories behind the essential work that keeps the lights on for 8 million homes and businesses across London, the East and South East of England.

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.

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 and tax-efficient benefits.

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.