Regional Communications Specialist — Part-Time, Hybrid

Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group); Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Discount schemes

Job summary

UK Power Networks is seeking a Communications Officer (Part Time) to support the HR team in Ipswich and across the Eastern region. You will secure positive media coverage, draft content, and coordinate with journalists, apprentices, and internal teams.

The role offers a blended work pattern after six months with 3 days in the office and 2 remote. You will be part of a busy Press Office in the HR directorate, reporting to the Media Manager, and will travel across the East region and to London as

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Interpersonal skills and confident networker.
• Demonstrable news sense and ability to identify compelling stories.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality external content including press releases and award entries.
• Monitor breaking news and respond to journalists' questions.
• Travel or work outside normal hours to cover major incidents as required.
• Collaborate across the business to inspire content ideas and ensure consistent messaging.
• Deputise for the manager on occasion.

Skills

Excellent communications

Networking

News sense

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Photography and video

Job description

UK Power Networks is seeking a Communications Officer (Part Time) to support the HR team in Ipswich and across the Eastern region. You will secure positive media coverage, draft content, and coordinate with journalists, apprentices, and internal teams.

The role offers a blended work pattern after six months with 3 days in the office and 2 remote. You will be part of a busy Press Office in the HR directorate, reporting to the Media Manager, and will travel across the East region and to London as