PR Manager

E.ON UK PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a PR Manager for the External Affairs team. The role involves managing media relations, delivering engaging campaigns, and safeguarding the company's reputation. Candidates should possess strong media experience, stakeholder management skills, and a passion for storytelling. This position offers a hybrid working model based in London and competitive benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension and life cover

Bonus opportunities

Flexible family-friendly policies

Inclusive support for all employees

Qualifications

• Strong media relations experience, ideally delivering national campaigns for consumer brands.
• A journalistic mindset with strong writing skills.
• Proven experience managing issues and delivering effective communications under pressure.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, energetic approach with integrity.
• A passion for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative stories and campaigns that engage consumer audiences.
• Respond to media enquiries as part of press office.
• Monitor and manage issues to safeguard E.ON's reputation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.
• Analyse PR output and coverage for decision making.

Skills

Strong media relations experience

Journalistic mindset

Managing issues under pressure

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Storytelling skills

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.

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 a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best 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 the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life – We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive – As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and 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.