This is a six-month contract holding together the external comms function for one of the UK’s regulated infrastructure businesses that delivers gas to millions of people across the UK.
You’d be walking in at the year’s most critical operating period for a gas distribution network. Up until now, the team has been absorbing the external comms workload internally and needs someone experienced enough to pick it up and run it end-to-end with skill.
The Role
You’ll own the press office - reactive media enquiries and proactive crisis comms - and lead campaign planning across press, digital, social, customer and stakeholder channels. The immediate priority is getting the winter campaign finished and out the door, but alongside this, you’ll also prepare materials for MPs and regulators, working alongside a dedicated two-person corporate affairs team and a separate regulatory function who bring the specialist insight.
What matters most here isn’t polished copywriting - it’s critical thinking, awareness of reputational risk, and the ability to distil complex technical information into clear messaging.
The Package
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office
Ad hoc travel across the network footprint
The Person
You’re a seasoned external comms professional, most likely working in-house at an energy, utility or other regulated infrastructure business. You’ve run a press office, handled crisis comms, and advised leadership on reputational risk.
You plan campaigns and generate content across digital and social, and you’re comfortable working entirely self-sufficiently, with no one to delegate to. You have enough grasp of energy regulation and the political landscape to craft MP-ready messaging while leaning on specialist colleagues for detail.
A more diverse team is a more creative team.
It’s our job to build teams of people, and we’re proud to bring together a global network of diverse talent.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, nationality, religious persuasion, sexual orientation, sex, marital or parental status, physical ability, gender, or age.
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Freelance External Communications Manager in Leeds employer: Craft
As a leading digital agency, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture that champions innovation, passion, and integrity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive environment, where diverse talents collaborate to push creative boundaries. Located in a dynamic city, we offer competitive benefits including generous holiday allowances, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in digital design.
