Head of Corporate Communications

VMA Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK energy organisation is seeking a Head of Corporate Communications to oversee corporate narrative and lead external communications during the energy transition. The role involves managing financial calendars, developing sustainability campaigns, and building media relationships. Ideal candidates should have extensive corporate communications experience and the ability to connect communications with long-term business goals. This role is crucial in strengthening the company’s media presence and corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Agency background managing large brands/accounts is welcome.
• Collaborative and resilient approach to work on complex issues.
• Commercial acumen to connect communications to long-term business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive corporate communications articulating strategy and priorities.
• Manage financial and corporate calendar, including results and Annual Report content.
• Oversee CEO’s media engagement and thought leadership.

Skills

Extensive plc-level corporate and financial communications experience

Ability to influence senior leaders

Exceptional written skills

Strong media relationships

Job description

My client, a major UK energy organisation, is seeking a Head of Corporate Communications to lead high-impact external communications that shape the corporate narrative and position the business as a thought leader in the energy transition.

This senior role sits at the centre of the organisation’s strategic communications, managing major announcements, strengthening media relationships, and advising senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proactive corporate communications that articulate strategy, purpose and priorities.
• Manage the financial and corporate calendar, including results, AGM, M&A activity, Capital Markets Day and Annual Report content.
• Oversee the CEO’s media engagement, thought leadership, events and digital visibility.
• Develop campaigns supporting sustainability, decarbonisation and inclusion goals.
• Build strong relationships with business, financial and energy journalists.
• Align messaging with Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Investor Relations.
• Support the Corporate Affairs strategy and partner with the Press Office on reactive issues.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive plc-level corporate and financial communications experience. Agency background managing large brands/accounts are welcome.
• Strong ability to influence senior leaders, including ExCo and Board-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal and analytical skills.
• A collaborative, resilient approach and ability to work at pace on complex issues.
• Strong media relationships and understanding of the UK stakeholder landscape.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to connect communications to long-term business and regulatory priorities.

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