Strategic Communications Manager

TieTalent; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Strategic Communications Manager in London/hybrid. You will lead external communications and engagement campaigns, focusing on sustainability. The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to build lasting stakeholder relationships, offering an excellent rewards package.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare

Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

Group personal pension plan

Reimbursement for professional body membership

Qualifications

• Experience in External Affairs and/or Strategic Communications management.
• Worked on integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of external communications campaigns.
• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans.
• Produce reports for Steering Groups and Group PMO.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic mindset

Relationship building

Job description

Strategic Communications Manager
Permanent
London/hybrid

CLOSING DATE–17th June 2025

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making adifference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable powerand create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage,we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbonremovals.

You’ll be joining our teams ofpractical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zerocarbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise theplanet for generations to come.

About the role:

As part of the Corporate AffairsTeam, the Strategic Communications Manager will;
- Work closely with the Head of Strategic Communications to help lead the planning, execution and evaluation of our external communications and engagement campaigns.
- Beresponsible for the development and delivery of integrated communications& engagement plans, with a particular focus on embedding Drax’s newSustainability Framework.
- Manage projects of key campaign and BAU communications activity.
- Produce regular status reports and presentations to feed into any applicable Steering Groups and Group PMO.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’llideally have…
- Experiencewithin an External Affairs and/or Strategic Communications managementposition 2
- Previously worked on integrated communications campaigns, across multiple channels and in complex stakeholder landscapes
- A strategic mindset and an ability to build strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ableto show strong analytical skills and experience of developing ideas intoactionable proposals.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future,we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive andsupport
your lifestyle. If successful in thisrole you’ll get:
- Adiscretionary bonus depending on company performance
- PrivateHealthcare with Vitality
- SAYE(Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personalaccident cover
- Grouppersonal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursementof the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriateprofessional body

We’re committed to making a tangibleimpact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individualpurpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team thatshares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shapeyour career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fosteringan environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of theirrole. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent thecommunities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax tocontribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find outmore about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexibleworking!

How to apply:

Think this role’s for you? Click the‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.
If you want to find out more aboutDrax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.
We understand that you may have someadditional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chatto discuss the role in more detail, please email [e-mail]

We reserve the right toclose roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficientapplications.

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