Global Communications Lead - Energy & Growth

Fortescue; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue seeks an International Communications Principal based in London to lead communications for the Energy and Growth portfolio, working with leadership to grow Fortescue Zero and Growth projects across Europe, Africa and South America.

You will prepare leaders for external engagements, deliver communications for milestones, manage reputational risk, and ensure consistency with Fortescue’s public position across diverse markets and time zones.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, media, public affairs or public policy.
• Advising senior leaders and managing media and reputational issues.
• Experience across global markets and diverse political/cultural environments.
• Fluent in English and French or Spanish (Mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead communications adviser to the Energy and Growth leadership team.
• Produce briefing notes, speaking points, speeches, presentations, questions and answers, media materials and written correspondence.
• Translate Fortescue Zero’s products and engineering capability into clear propositions for customers, partners, governments and media.
• Support communications that strengthen Fortescue Zero’s position as a supplier of technologies capable of helping mining and heavy industry eliminate fossil fuels.
• Develop and deliver communications plans for major announcements, agreements, executive visits, events and milestones across Fortescue’s global portfolio including Gabon.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of the political, commercial and reputational environment across the portfolio’s priority markets.
• Identify emerging risks early and provide leaders with a clear assessment and recommended response.
• Coordinate with commercial, government relations, legal, finance, project and country teams.
• Ensure communications across the portfolio are consistent with Fortescue’s wider public position and business priorities.

Skills

Communications leadership

Media relations

Public affairs

Global experience

Time zone travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Public Policy

Job description

Fortescue seeks an International Communications Principal based in London to lead communications for the Energy and Growth portfolio, working with leadership to grow Fortescue Zero and Growth projects across Europe, Africa and South America.

You will prepare leaders for external engagements, deliver communications for milestones, manage reputational risk, and ensure consistency with Fortescue’s public position across diverse markets and time zones.