PR Manager

E.ON UK PLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London is seeking a PR Manager to join its External Affairs team. The role involves promoting and protecting the company's reputation through creative storytelling and media relations. Candidates should have strong media relations experience and stakeholder management skills. The position supports flexible working arrangements and offers comprehensive benefits including 26 days of annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Bonus opportunities

20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings

Support for various life stages

Qualifications

• Experience delivering national campaigns for consumer brands is ideal.
• A journalistic mindset with a great nose for story.
• Proven experience in effective communications under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative stories and campaigns for consumer audiences.
• Respond to media enquiries as part of the press office.
• Monitor and manage issues to safeguard E.ON's reputation.

Skills

Strong media relations experience

Proven experience managing issues

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Strong writing skills

Good commercial awareness

Ability to collaborate across complex environments

Job description

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the transition to new energy. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

We're looking for a PR Manager to join our External Affairs team on a permanent basis, helping to promote and protect E.ON UK's reputation among consumers alongside a dynamic team. This role will be based at our Citigen base in London and offers a hybrid working model.

Reporting to the Consumer PR Lead, you'll deliver compelling media relations activity that builds trust, raises awareness of our innovative products and services, and highlights how E.ON is making new energy work - for everyone - from helping its customers to lower their bills to positively impacting the communities we serve. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of a pipeline of stories which are credible, relevant and resonant.

PR Manager

Here’s what you’ll be doing

• Deliver creative stories and campaigns that engage consumer audiences.
• Respond to media enquiries as part of our ‘always-on’ press office and on-call rota.
• Monitor and manage issues, helping to safeguard and strengthen E.ON’s reputation among consumers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across E.ON Next and the wider business to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with E.ON’s strategy.
• Analyse PR output and coverage for data-driven decision making.

What we need from you

• Strong media relations experience, ideally delivering national campaigns for consumer brands.
• A journalistic mindset with a great nose for a story and strong writing skills.
• Proven experience managing issues and delivering effective communications under pressure.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate across complex environments.
• A proactive, energetic approach with agility, integrity, and resilience.
• A passion for turning complex ideas into compelling storytelling.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Workplace- We’re proud to be named aSunday Times Best Place to Work 2025and theBest Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits- Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly- Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at thePersonnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse- We’re the only energy company in theInclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners ofBest Employer for WomenandHuman Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life- We’reFertility FriendlyandMenopause Friendlyaccredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive-Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the roleand will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth- From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.