Communications Manager Communications Manager Iberdrola In-person Scotland, GB about

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At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker for our customers and communities and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

SP Energy Networks is part of the Scottish Power Group of companies. We provide power to more than 3.5m homes and businesses on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own and maintain. We do it responsibly. We do it with respect for people and for the environment. We do it looking at the long term, not just today.

We do it innovatively.

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic energy network to meet our customers changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Given the exciting opportunities ahead for the business – particularly as a transmission owner at the heart Scotland’s journey to net zero - communicating our significant investment plans and how they will build a better future for those living and working in central and southern Scotland is hugely important.

The Transmission Communications Manager is a key role in the Transmission Stakeholder Engagement & Communications team, with responsibility for the development and delivery of effective internal and external communications across the transmission business whilst also contributing to wider SPEN communications.

Develop and deliver effective communications strategies for SPEN transmission activities such as our Core, Strategic & HVDC transmission projects and our community benefit funding initiative.

Work closely with the full Transmission Stakeholder & Communications Team, as well as wider SPEN/SP comms, stakeholder & corporate colleagues to ensure communications present a consistent picture and include a link back to an overarching message strategy for the business.

Lead efforts to positively promote the Transmission Business to other parts of SP Energy Networks, Scottish Power and Iberdrola Group.

Produce content for key internal communications channels and audiences – such as newsletters, briefings, events etc as required by the business.

Work with design and marketing, media buying, PR and creative agencies, videography contractors and photographers as required.

Creation of external communications and marketing assets to support our vision and position across a variety of channels and formats – raising awareness/understanding and support of key projects, our investment, community funding available, events etc.

Actively manage, develop and maintain a range of external communication channels (website, webinars, events, social media channels, printed materials, videos, etc).

Support members of the leadership team and senior management with external facing materials as required, ensuring consistency in our position and key messages.

Provide direction and support to other internal colleagues on effective communications approaches for projects and business activities as required.

Represent SPEN at relevant forums to ensure effective input and informing of wider industry communications, campaigns and activities.

Continually measure the effectiveness of all communications, gathering stakeholder feedback and striving for continuous improvements and positive results from the implementation of effective communication strategies.

• Proven track record of developing and delivering internal and external communications strategies.

• Experience with in a similar sector/regulated environment desirable.

• Ability to translate technical and often complex topics for a variety of audiences, channels and formats.

• Experience in working with project teams to identify key comms milestones and opportunities aligned to project…