Media Manager

Veolia; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia, a leader in ecological transformation, seeks a Media Manager to drive their media strategy in London. You will engage with key stakeholders, create compelling narratives, and enhance the company's reputation in sustainability and innovation through effective media relations.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private medical cover

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24 hour access to a virtual GP

One paid day to volunteer

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in media relations is essential.
• Strong storytelling abilities and excellent written communication skills required.
• Experience of briefing executive level leaders on media relations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the media strategy for Veolia UK.
• Craft and deliver narratives about sustainability and innovation.
• Build and nurture relationships with key journalists.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Decision-making

Job description

Salary: Up to 50,000 (DOE), plus 6,600 company car/allowance and up to 20% bonus scheme
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Kings Cross, London with hybrid working available

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Private medical cover
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• One paid day every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing:

You will be instrumental in delivering the media strategy for Veolia UK, finding, shaping and telling compelling stories about sustainability, innovation and positive environmental impact.

The role will work directly with the Head of External Communications as well as senior leaders across our business to craft and deliver powerful narratives about our people, our solutions and our impact. This covers research opportunities, partnerships and thought leadership content.

You'll build and nurture relationships with key journalists as well as experts within our business to create engaging content that brings what can sometimes be complex processes to life. You'll work on campaigns to build and enhance Veolia's reputation as well as identifying media opportunities on evolving issues and providing media response and issues management support.

Veolia UK & Ireland has so many stories to tell and we're looking for an experienced communicator to bring these to life across trade, national and broadcast media. Working closely with the internal communications team and the wider corporate affairs team, this Media Manager role will cover ground-breaking technological advances, comment on environmental policy legislation, champion our Resourcers as they help achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and more.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in media relations
• Strong storytelling abilities and excellent written communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience of working with and briefing executive level leaders on media relations
• The ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers
• Experience in translating technical concepts into compelling narratives is desired.
• The ability to work autonomously, with strong decision-making and attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple stakeholders

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.