Communications and External Affairs Advisor

BP; India; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave policy

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

bp in India is seeking a Communications & External Affairs professional to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies. The role involves advocating BP positions with external stakeholders, managing digital campaigns, and strengthening internal communications to align with company goals.

You will build relationships with government bodies, industry groups, and NGOs, while delivering clear written materials and impactful presentations.

Qualifications

• Proven advocacy and stakeholder-management experience.
• Proficiency in Agile core practices.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent collaborative and cross-functional team working.
• Solid understanding of commercial principles and market dynamics.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in creating and measuring impact of communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies aligned with BP's objectives.
• Advocate BP positions with external stakeholders including government bodies and NGOs.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights to inform comms efforts.
• Manage and execute digital communication campaigns across platforms with consistent messaging.
• Foster strong internal communication channels to drive employee engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through proactive engagement.
• Prepare and deliver engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
• Craft clear, concise written communications including press releases and internal memos.

Skills

Agility core practices

Agreements and negotiations

Analytical Thinking

Business process improvement

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Conflict Management

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Learning

Creativity and Innovation

Customer cent

Job description

Job Family Group:

Communications & External Affairs Group

Job Description:

Job Description

About bp

Our purpose is to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to help the world reach net zero and improve people's lives by delivering energy with lower carbon emissions. We provide reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy at scale, investing in the energy transition while transforming our business. Our culture is built on safety, respect, and excellence, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

Let me tell you about the role:

Create & Manage Organizational Comms Calendar + Impacts US Convenience Team Rallies/Create and Execute all Executive Communications (including LinkedIn & Viva Engage), create and execute Monthly Recap (Above Store team) Quarterly Business Reviews (4x/year) Company + Leader Recognition (Awards & Profiles) Monthly Big Rocks Newsletters (Celebration/Culture) Special Meetings & Milestone Celebrations (e.g., 50th anniversary, Reactive Press/Media Management Store Opening Announcements/Celebrations - ampm & thorntons External Affairs support Communications Campaigns (proactive transformation, bp Transformation) Future Snd reactive); Strategy and execution including stakeholder analysis and project and initiative announcements - Examples include epic goods, Summer Selling Season, Marketing & Merchandising promotions Content development and communications for various business events (e.g., GMC, Roadshows, etc.) Leader social engagement (posts and amplification) RACB comms - Annual rollout & quarterly RACB update comms Facilitation of speaker approvals for external events Franchisee Communications Support for Comms tags -Intergration, Change & Transformation Communications (i.e., ITKs, M&CA tate: Weekly Ops Communication Ownership & Facilitation Lisa's Weekly Snapshot - sent to Darlene

What you will deliver:

Develop and implement comprehensive communication and external affairs strategies aligned with BP's business objectives.

Advocate for BP's positions and interests with external stakeholders, including government bodies, industry associations, and NGOs.

Monitor and analyze market trends, providing strategic insights to inform communication efforts and identify potential risks or opportunities.

Manage and execute digital communication campaigns across various platforms, ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation.

Foster strong internal communication channels to drive employee engagement and ensure alignment with company goals.

Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through proactive engagement and collaboration.

Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences, effectively conveying complex information.

Craft clear, concise, and impactful written communications, including press releases, reports, and internal memos.

What you will need to be successful:

Proven experience in advocacy and stakeholder management.

Demonstrated proficiency in Agility core practices.

Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Solid understanding of commercial principles and market dynamics.

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

Experience in creating and measuring the impact of communication initiatives.

Expertise in digital communication strategies and platforms.

Proven track record in driving employee engagement.

Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills.

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in market trends analysis.

Superior writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance: This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

• Agility core practices
• Agility core practices
• Agreements and negotiations
• Analytical Thinking
• Business process improvement
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuous Learning
• Creativity and Innovation
• Customer cent