VATTENFALL UK MEDIA RELATIONS TEAM – MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER

12 MONTH MATERNITY COVER FROM NOVEMBER 2024

Vattenfall is one of Europe`s largest electricity generators and producers of heat. We operate in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. Our strategy is to reduce emissions from heat and power generation with a road map aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2040.

The UK Media Relations team is responsible for strengthening and protecting Vattenfall’s reputation, and increasing understanding of Vattenfall’s strategy in the UK. Working closely with Vattenfall Group communications, based in Sweden, as well as business units in the UK, the Media Relations team implements proactive communications strategies using news and digital media channels.

We are looking for an experienced media/public relations officer to cover a 12-month maternity leave.

Your tasks and responsibilities as a Media Relations Officer

You will support the development and implementation of the UK media relations strategy, with a particular responsibility for digital media and content.

The role will involve working with media, public affairs and various business areas to ensure communications activity supports Vattenfall’s business in the UK.

Reporting to the Director of UK Media Relations, you will:

• Proactively find opportunities to communicate using news and digital channels. Plan and execute comms activity aligned to a longer-term strategy. Pitch news and digital stories – including using engaging content. Pitch media interviews and brief Vattenfall spokespeople for print/online and broadcast interviews. Write and publish news releases and coordinate media statements with relevant stakeholders. Handle media enquiries and shape crisis management. Advise UK business units on media relations activity which supports Vattenfall’s overall strategy.

Your profile as a Media Relations Officer

You will have proven experience working with both traditional and digital media, preferably in the energy industry, environmental sector or Government, and be experienced with using digital channels to reach a range of different audiences.

Other essential criteria:

• Experience of being a spokesperson for a large organisation, comfortable talking to journalists on a daily basis. Strategic, creative, and proactive across communications disciplines. Cooperative team player who enjoys working in diverse teams. Ability to see the big picture and to find relevance for Vattenfall in external contexts.

• Excellent knowledge of the developing media landscape as well as social media trends. Ability to assess information by its actual or potential commercial impact. Strong writing and presentation skills.

Our offer

Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Location

The role will be based in one of Vattenfall’s Offices in the UK (London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Penzance or Hexham). Some travel (including overseas) may occasionally be required.

More information

Sounds like this could be a match? Please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages, A4) demonstrating your experience and how you meet criteria for the role.

We welcome your application via the company website.