Global External Communications Lead - Energy Transition

Seeds Renewables; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior External Communications Manager to join its team in Birmingham, England. This role shapes the voice and visibility of a global business focused on the energy transition. You will define the external communications agenda while supporting growth and building trust with partners and stakeholders.

Your proven 10+ years experience in external communications will be essential in developing high-impact messaging and navigating complex narratives in sustainability and electrification. The company offers a supportive environment with competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in external communications, corporate communications, or public relations.
• Strong media and campaign activation experience.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead global external communications strategy.
• Elevate executive and leadership visibility.
• Build compelling narratives from complex topics.
• Support strategic milestones and flagship moments.
• Lead crisis and issues communications.

Skills

External communications

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Collaboration

Media relations

Education

10+ years in external communications or public relations

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior External Communications Manager to join its team in Birmingham, England. This role shapes the voice and visibility of a global business focused on the energy transition. You will define the external communications agenda while supporting growth and building trust with partners and stakeholders.

Your proven 10+ years experience in external communications will be essential in developing high-impact messaging and navigating complex narratives in sustainability and electrification. The company offers a supportive environment with competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.