Communications Officer

Help us to make a world of difference

UL/UEC is looking for a Communications Officer. This job is grade Hay 13.

Based at our Stoke Poges site (relocating Paddington in May) you’ll help to inform, include and inspire our workforce and external stakeholders through our internal and external channels, by assisting with the production of a wide range of innovative and engaging communications. 

What you’ll do:

• Support the creation of engaging and effective written content, and publishing it in a targeted and timely way across web, email, social and digital channels and publications. Help to coordinate interviews/speaking opportunities and prepare concise, accurate talking points and briefing documents. Monitor the media on a daily basis, highlighting any opportunities or threats and monitor mailboxes to ensure a timely response to key stakeholders, including the media. Work with internal colleagues to help produce comprehensive and measurable external communication plans, including for our strategic priorities and social impact partnerships.
• Supporting the production and publication of key announcements and news for Urenco’s internal channels including the intranet, infoscreens, newsletters, site emails and briefings, informing colleagues of key global and local updates. Provide internal communications support to colleagues as required, including the production of measurable communication plans to create awareness and engagement, in particular for Urenco’s strategic priorities and also for our social impact partnerships.  These should create a holistic view of the topic, with communications sequenced and phased appropriately so that the workforce can build their understanding and acceptance and not be confused or overloaded.
• Help to create, edit and proofread business documents and presentations, liaising effectively with appropriate internal and external stakeholders when required. Items include, but are not limited to, internal notices, training materials, presentations as well as externally facing documents such as flyers and brochures.
• Contribute to internal and external digital content platforms (including the intranet, information screens, newsletter, website, social media and media monitoring) in line with company priorities, values and brand. Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate content is agreed, track and disseminate engagement levels and plan ahead to ensure a constant throughput of fresh posts and stories.
• Support internal and external events in digital, in-person and hybrid formats including briefings, seminars, workshops, forums, receptions and key conferences. Assist with the implementation of comprehensive event plans. Generate communication plans for event advertisement and relay key outcomes to relevant audiences.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• BA/MA degree, or equivalent qualification, in English/English Literature, Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline.
• A level English Language or English Literature, or equivalent, for example similar qualification in Dutch or German for nationals of those countries.

• Marketing and PR qualifications are desirable.
• Experience of working in communications in public relations, media relations, social media, journalism or internal communications is desirable.
• Experience of running in-person, digital and hybrid events is desirable.
• Experience of supporting communications on change / transformation is desirable.
• Experience of writing articles and reports is essential.
• Knowledge and interest in the media is essential and confidence in handling media enquiries is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience of content management systems (for internet and website) is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of producing imagery and videos to enhance communications is desirable.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make presentations.
  • Excellent people skills: the ability to network; build working relationships and work well in a team.
  • Resilient and resourceful, with a can-do attitude.
  • Actively looks to incorporate external and Group best practice in communications.
    • Good news-sense: to spot opportunities and ‘hooks’ to secure coverage, and to get the content and tone of voice right.
    • Ability to plan and help deliver multiple projects simultaneously in an organised fashion and meet deadlines; successfully managing longer-term project development while responding to day-to-day reactive requests.
    • Experience of working or being in a multi-cultural organisation/establishment is desirable.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  You will receive:

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
  • A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
  • Hybrid Working Pattern: up to three days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
  • Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle.
  • Paid time off for volunteering.
    • The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
    • Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

We welcome your application before the closing date of 7^th February 2025.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.