Internal Communications Specialist

Annan House Staff - Contract (Fixed Term)

EnQuest is a leading independent oil and gas company, recognised for its expertise in maximising the value of mature and underinvested hydrocarbon assets. The Group is focused on sustainably extending field life and unlocking superior value across the asset lifecycle, supporting a pragmatic and responsible energy transition. EnQuest’s operations are centred in the UK and South East Asia, with transformational growth across both regions representing a core strategic priority. As a key player in the UK’s energy transition, EnQuest is advancing the transformation of the Sullom Voe Terminal on Shetland into a major decarbonisation and renewable energy hub.

Fundamental to EnQuest’s success to date is our greatest asset – our people. Their talent, expertise, knowledge, experience, and commitment have delivered remarkable results, and we continue to seek the same attributes in prospective employees as we pursue plans for further development across our global operations. At EnQuest, we support a diverse and inclusive workplace and continually look to improve and develop our workplace culture. We are respectful and open with others, valuing the diversity of all our people and listening to the views they bring. Our focus on diversity and inclusion makes our performance stronger and makes us a better business.

The successful candidate for this post will become part of a progressive, innovative and ambitious business that holds a distinct set of values, based on respect for the individual. As well as having the opportunity to pursue their goals and achieve their ambitions, they will also be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas and take on new challenges that test their abilities and elevate their performance to new levels.

The Internal Communications Specialist plays a key role in strengthening employee engagement, aligning colleagues with the organisation’s vision, and ensuring clear, timely, and effective communication across all functions. This role partners closely with senior leaders, Investor Relations, HR, and technical and operational teams to deliver compelling content and communication strategies that help employees understand priorities, feel connected, and contribute to organisational success.

• Strategic Communication
  • Support the development and delivery of the internal communications strategy, aligned to business goals.
  • Advise leaders and managers on best‑practice communication approaches to engage and inform their teams.
  • Manage communication plans for key initiatives, change programmes, organisational announcements, and cultural engagement activity.
• Content Creation & Channels
  • Create high‑quality written, visual, and digital content for internal channels, including company intranet, newsletters, town halls, email campaigns, Viva Engage/Teams platforms, leadership messages, and video scripts.
  • Maintain and update intranet pages to ensure accuracy, consistency, and ease of navigation.
  • Ensure communications follow EnQuest’s brand tone of voice and accessibility standards.
• Employee Engagement
  • Support employee engagement campaigns and events, including all‑hands meetings, recognition programmes, and feedback initiatives.
  • Gather insights from employees, surveys, and analytics to refine communication approaches.
  • Promote a positive and inclusive culture through clear, supportive, and transparent communication.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build strong relationships with leaders, HR partners, and operational teams to understand communication needs.
  • Provide guidance to colleagues on messaging, change impacts, and communication planning.
  • Coordinate cross-functional communication efforts to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Crisis and Change Communications
  • Support the communication elements of organisational change, ensuring employees understand the “why,” “what,” and “how” of transitions.
  • Assist in emergency or crisis communication efforts, ensuring timely and accurate updates.

• Interpersonal
  • Ability to work with individuals from a varied background in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Presents themselves in a professional and ethical manner, appropriate to EnQuest Values.
  • Works collaboratively within a team environment and takes initiative to get things done.
  • Ability to communicate in a respectful manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Skills & Attributes
  • Strong analytical capability.
  • Drives effective information sharing. Helps others build their networks and use a range of contacts inside and outside EnQuest.
  • Able to make effective decisions quickly. Identifies problems, key stakeholders and drives resolution in a timely fashion.
  • Identifies bottlenecks and works with the business to overcome them. Demonstrates leadership in business improvements. Initiates change, assessing risks and rewards.
  • Strives for continuous improvement, brings solutions and constantly seeks new and better ways to work.
  • Actively shares Company vision and demonstrates ability to adapt to change.
• Experience
  • Thorough understanding of HSE processes and the practical implementation thereof.
  • UKCS asset management & regulatory interface experience.
  • Ideally, service and client-side experience.