Strategic External Communications Lead – Regional Stakeholders

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group); North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) is seeking an experienced external communications professional to join our Corporate Communications team in the UK. You will provide expert advice and deliver all aspects of external communications, including social media, press releases, media management, crisis communications and stakeholder relations, across our Northumbrian and Essex & Suffolk Water regions.

As well as building strong relationships with regional media and stakeholders, you will research,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to create, edit and tailor communications for multiple channels.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and provide clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on external communications and deliver all aspects of external communications (social media, press releases, media management, crisis comms and stakeholder relations).
• Lead delivery of integrated communications plans across Northumbrian and Essex & Suffolk Water operating areas.
• Protect reputation through proactive and reactive media engagement and stakeholder events.
• Research, write and promote proactive news stories and stakeholder communications; respond to enquiries.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder relations

Crisis communications

Public speaking

Content creation

Job description

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) is seeking an experienced external communications professional to join our Corporate Communications team in the UK. You will provide expert advice and deliver all aspects of external communications, including social media, press releases, media management, crisis communications and stakeholder relations, across our Northumbrian and Essex & Suffolk Water regions.

As well as building strong relationships with regional media and stakeholders, you will research,