Communications Advisor - Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies.

Why this role matters

These projects are moving through critical development and engagement phases. Strong communications are essential to building trust with stakeholders, supporting project teams and protecting our reputation. Your work will directly support decision‑making, engagement and momentum on some of the UK’s most important offshore wind developments.

In this role you will

This is a hands‑on role at the centre of complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects at the heart of the energy transition. You’ll deliver clear, consistent and high‑quality communications for internal engagement and external relations working closely with project leaders and multidisciplinary teams. If you’re a communications professional with 3–5 years’ experience who enjoys hands‑on delivery and wants exposure to major energy projects with real‑world impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

What you’ll do

• Integrated Communications: Deliver integrated internal and external communications across the Mona, Morgan and Morven projects. Align project communications with corporate messaging, milestones and brand standards.
• Internal Communications: Produce weekly and periodic updates, including the Friday Five newsletter. Monitor media coverage and flag relevant stories and risks to project leadership. Support quarterly Town Halls, including agendas, materials and speaker coordination. Coordinate weekly communications calls and actions.
• Brand, Culture & Engagement: Maintain branding and visual assets across London and Edinburgh offices. Produce internal communications materials (screens, posters, templates and branded collateral). Lead the annual internal communications survey and support team charter roll‑out.
• External Communications & Stakeholder Support: Draft and review press releases, reactive Q&As and manage media enquiries. Prepare briefing packs, messaging and talking points for project leaders. Draft responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Maintain project and stakeholder decks. Draft LinkedIn posts and milestone communications for project directors.
• Digital & Web: Manage updates to project websites, working closely with external web developers.
• Events & Consultation: Support external speaking engagements and public consultation events, including materials and logistics. Review and produce public-facing materials (leaflets, brochures and website copy). Support exhibitions and industry events from planning through delivery. Coordinate participation in industry awards and dinners, including submissions.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Monitor communications engagement metrics across internal, digital and event channels. Gather feedback and insights to improve communications content and delivery. Maintain content calendars and simple reporting frameworks.

To be successful in the role you will bring

• 3–5 years’ experience in communications (in‑house or agency).
• Experience delivering integrated communications across multiple channels.
• Strong writing, editing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs independently.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure or technical sectors is an advantage, but not essential.

We expect a personal commitment to our management systems and frameworks: Quality, HSSE, OT Security.

What you can expect from us

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team‑building and social activities.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in‑person connection.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast‑growing international company.

Our values

• Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas.
• A spirit of ingenuity – we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible.
• A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.

About JERA Nex bp

JERA Nex bp is a purpose‑built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high‑quality, competitive projects. A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end‑to‑end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects. Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, US and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.