Internal Communications Lead

UK Power Networks

  • Elephant & Castle, South East London
  • £40,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
81295 - Internal Communications LeadThis Internal Communications Lead will report to the Head of Communications, Media and Engagement and will work within the Human Resources directorate based in our London office. You will be a Fixed Term Contract employee for 12 months.You will attract a salary of £40,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remoteClose Date: 15/09/2025We also provide the following additional benefits
  • 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
  • Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
  • Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
  • Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
  • Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
  • Occupational Health support
  • Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme
Role Purpose:UK Power Networks has a vision to be an Employer of Choice. This is supported by the strategic direction set and outcomes delivered by the Communications, Media and Engagement teamDelivering accurate and relevant internal communications to support projects, business priorities and key messages is an important facilitator toward supporting UK Power Networks in achieving its vision.You will be the lead in the content creation and delivery of internal communications and engagement strategies with a primary focus and accountability for delivering communications that support the business to achieve its Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) priorities.DimensionsYou will report to the Head of Communications, Media and Engagement. You will work daily with the Head of Health and Safety and help manage an integrated SHE communications and engagement strategy exploiting a wide array of channels and tactics including company intranet, Viva Engage, video, team briefings, whilst supporting the wider Communications Team within UK Power Networks.You will implement proactive strategies to help us to support our SHE priority of every employee going home safely at the end of each day. Ensuring we continually develop our communications strategy in-line with the our requirements and those of the Head of head and Safety and Director of Health of safety.Principal AccountabilitiesYou will work with the Head of Communications, Media and Engagement and Head of Health and Safety to deliver integrated communication and engagement plans aimed at employees and contractors.
  • Provide reporting on important metrics and measures against communications channels engagement.
  • Develop new and innovative strategies that align to UK Power Networks safety goals to aid recall of main messages
  • Internal event management support with pre-event planning, facilitation and post event assessment.
  • The lead communications representative at quarterly CHSEC (safety committee) meetings with Directors to present safety communications content. Monthly SMT meetings and monthly SHE steering group meetings to present SHE Communication strategies and plans.
  • You will be the primary contact responsible for working in collaboration with our Trade Union colleagues to co-create monthly safety message content.
  • Filming and editing of SHE and Learning Points videos
QualificationsEssential
  • Experience working within a communications function - having developed, implemented and evaluated communication strategies and plans
  • A proactive attitude and approach to internal communications campaign management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for accuracy and consistency.
  • Experience using programmes such as Adobe Photoshop, In Design, Premier Pro.
  • Pro- active, enthusiastic approach and resilience under pressure.
  • Team working - Ability to work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals and optimise the contribution of an array of partners.
Nature and ScopeUK Power Networks is responsible for developing, delivering and managing safe and sustainable electricity distribution networks. We work in both regulated and unregulated markets. The vast majority of our employees work in the regulated business - the public networks - working with our regulator Ofgem in a series of regulatory review periods. A smaller proportion of the business takes on major commercial projects and contracting assignments.We are looking for someone with the ability to develop long term relationships at all levels of organisations both internally and externally. You will also be results driven and have an eye for detail.Health & Safety ResponsibilitiesManagers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.If in doubt ask!We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

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