Strategic Communications Manager

Sizewell C; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Annual bonus up to 10%

Private healthcare

Pension scheme (Sizewell C)

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sizewell C is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Campaigns to lead the planning and delivery of integrated campaigns supporting the project’s objectives and enhancing its reputation.

The role sits at the heart of the CEO Office and will partner with Communications, Digital, Public Affairs, Policy and Regional Engagement teams to shape a consistent, impactful narrative across channels.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or a related discipline.
• Experience managing complex communications programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering successful integrated campaigns with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate integrated communications campaigns aligned to strategic objectives and key project milestones.
• Plan campaigns that bring together digital communications, media relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, internal communications and regional engagement activity.
• Ensure campaign activity is coordinated, aligned and delivered effectively across multiple teams.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business.
• Establish campaign objectives, success measures and performance reporting.
• Use insight, feedback and evaluation to continually improve campaign performance.
• Help embed a more strategic and forward-thinking approach.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Sizewell C's business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards' principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.

Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.

Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C's ambition.

Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Campaigns

Location: London (hybrid working, typically 3 days per week in the office) with regular travel to Suffolk

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £72,000 - £78,000 + bonus + competitive benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Annual bonus up to 10%
• Competitive pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions (up to 7.5% employee/ up to 15% Sizewell C)
• Private healthcare
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to benefits portal where discounts on gym memberships, retail, travel and leisure can be obtained
• Life assurance cover

Why Join Sizewell C?

At Sizewell C, you'll be part of something bigger than a job. You'll join a collaborative, ambitious team working on one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe, where your work will have a lasting impact on the UK's future.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to build your career within a high-profile, fast-moving environment.

Why Join as a Senior Manager- Strategic Communications & Campaigns?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications professional who enjoys bringing people together, shaping impactful campaigns and delivering measurable results.

This role sits at the heart of the CEO Office and will work across Communications, Digital, Public Affairs, Policy and Regional Engagement teams to ensure Sizewell C tells a consistent, engaging and influential story. This position is focused on planning, coordinating and project managing integrated campaigns that maximise impact across multiple channels and audiences.

You'll be responsible for turning strategic priorities into coordinated communications activity, ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences through the right channels. From major project milestones and announcements to advocacy and reputation-building campaigns, you'll play a key role in helping Sizewell C deliver its communications ambitions.

The Opportunity

As Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Campaigns, you will lead the planning and delivery of integrated communications campaigns that support Sizewell C's strategic objectives and strengthen the project's reputation.

You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to:

• Develop and coordinate integrated communications campaigns aligned to strategic objectives and key project milestones.
• Plan campaigns that bring together digital communications, media relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, internal communications and regional engagement activity.
• Ensure campaign activity is coordinated, aligned and delivered effectively across multiple teams.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business.
• Establish campaign objectives, success measures and performance reporting.
• Use insight, feedback and evaluation to continually improve campaign performance.
• Help embed a more strategic and forward-thinking approach.

What We’re Looking F or

We're interested in hearing from candidates who have experience delivering successful multi-channel communications campaigns that influence audiences, build advocacy and strengthen reputation.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or a related discipline.
• Experience managing complex communications programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering successful integrated campaigns with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Experience working across media, digital communications, stakeholder engagement and public affairs activity.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating within complex, fast paced or high-profile environments.

Experience within energy, infrastructure, construction, government or other highly regulated sectors would be highly advantageous. Experience of public affairs, advocacy campaigns, reputation management or major projects would also be beneficial.

When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.

At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK.

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.