PR & Communications Executive

Utilita Energy; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Utilita Energy is seeking a driven PR & Communications Executive to join their creative team in Chandler's Ford. The role involves raising awareness through effective public relations strategies, managing communications, and collaborating with various teams to project a positive brand image. Candidates should have relevant experience, exceptional writing skills, and a passion for sustainability in the energy sector.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on performance

Career progression opportunities

Tickets to shows and sporting events

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support via Unmind app

Health care scheme including dental and diagnostics

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted home entertainment packages

Paid volunteering days and community involvement

Death in service benefit: twice your salary

Pension scheme: 4% employer contribution on 5% employee contribution

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in communications, PR, or journalism.
• Excellent writing skills and good media landscape knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Writing press releases and managing media relations.
• Collaborating with teams for PR activities related to stores.

Skills

Writing skills

Media relations

Attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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PR & Communications Executive, Chandler's Ford

Client: Utilita Energy

Location: Chandler's Ford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Salary Range: £29,592 Location: Remote / Chandlers Ford Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Looking for new energy

About Utilita:

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK's first—and still only—energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are pioneers in smart technology, empowering households to use and waste less energy, benefiting both customers' pockets and the planet.

Our ambitious plan aims for net zero operational emissions by 2030, and we have expanded into the commercial and domestic solar installation market to accelerate the UK's energy transition.

Role Overview:

As a PR & Communications Executive, you will be part of our creative PR team, responsible for raising awareness of Utilita and projecting a positive brand image. Your tasks include working with the Media & Communications Manager, writing press releases, managing media relations, and delivering impactful communications.

You will collaborate with Energy Hub teams for PR activities related to our stores and maintain a news section for updates to customers and staff.

Candidate Profile:

We seek a driven, creative individual with at least one year’s experience in communications, PR, journalism, or similar, with excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and good media landscape knowledge. Ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and a team-oriented mindset are essential. Knowledge of the retail energy sector is a plus.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme based on personal and business performance
• Career progression opportunities
• Tickets to shows and sporting events
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support via Unmind app
• Health care scheme including dental and diagnostics
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted home entertainment packages
• Paid volunteering days and community involvement
• Death in service benefit: twice your salary
• Pension scheme: 4% employer contribution on 5% employee contribution

About Us:

Utilita serves over 800,000 UK homes, providing innovative energy solutions with a focus on sustainability and customer control. We aim for net zero by 2030 and are dedicated to making energy greener and smarter.