Part-Time Communications Officer — Regional Media Specialist

UK Power Networks; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Bonus

Employee assistance

Occupational health support

Retail discounts

Gym membership discounts

Tax-efficient benefits

Job summary

UK Power Networks is seeking a creative Communications Officer for its Press Office in Ipswich. The role is part‑time (three days a week, 8am–5pm) with blended working after probation.

You will secure positive regional media coverage and craft engaging stories from apprenticeships to major updates, while building relations with journalists and internal stakeholders. The position requires strong writing skills, news judgement, and the ability to work at pace, with travel across the Eastern region

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills for external communications.
• Experience in media relations and handling media enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Write high‑quality external communications for the organisation.
• Respond to media enquiries and monitor breaking news.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to identify compelling content ideas.

Job description

UK Power Networks is seeking a creative Communications Officer for its Press Office in Ipswich. The role is part‑time (three days a week, 8am–5pm) with blended working after probation.

You will secure positive regional media coverage and craft engaging stories from apprenticeships to major updates, while building relations with journalists and internal stakeholders. The position requires strong writing skills, news judgement, and the ability to work at pace, with travel across the Eastern region