Senior Manager - Corporate Communications

Job Purpose

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications, the Senior Manager Corporate Communications will play an important role in managing and improving National Grid’s corporate and executive communications.

They will support delivery of a corporate communications strategy to strengthen National Grid’s reputation, ensuring consistent and effective corporate communications, including world-class media relations and executive communications. They will contribute to a clear engagement and communications plan for the CEO, alongside timely briefings and content that support her to execute well and with confidence.

Key Accountabilities

• Support implementation of an integrated and effective corporate communications plan aligned to National Grid’s strategy and purpose.

• Support external communications governance across the wider team (including consistent use of agreed messaging and external speaking governance).
• Maintain key media relationships, ensuring the organisation is known as connected and transparent with target national media.
• Own the delivery aspects of an strategic external communications approach (media and events) for the CEO, including delivery of excellent content and briefs.
• Collaborate with functional partners in Investor relations, Company Secretary and Sustainability to support delivery of financial communications and company reporting – including for Group Annual Report & Accounts and AGM.
• Partner Public Affairs & Policy to ensure clear and consistent messaging to key audiences, that furthers National Grid’s policy aims.
• Monitor the effectiveness of activity using our reputation and media insight platforms and refine and optimise external communications.
• Role model effective us of AI – across identified use cases – as we continue to increase AI use in Corporate Affairs in service of both efficiency and effectiveness.
• Play an active role in crisis communications as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications and/or public relations in a large corporate environment, ideally in a regulated industry.

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies that enhance corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong experience of media relations and crisis communications.
• Financial communications experience in a Plc beneficial.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and calmly in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

About us

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

This role will be based out of our Strand, London office with hybrid working.

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What you'll get

We offer a competitive package that rewards performance and supports your development:

• Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)
• Company Car or Allowance
• Performance-based Bonus (up to 40% of salary)
• Competitive Contributory Pension Scheme (we double match your contribution up to a 12% company contribution)
• A wide range of flexible benefits, including a Share Incentive Plan and a Salary Sacrifice Technology Scheme.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.