Senior Manager Executive Communications

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Manager Executive Communications to join our Group Corporate Communications team! The Senior Manager of Executive Communications will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance National Grid’s executive visibility and reputation. This role will focus on ensuring consistent and effective communication across all channels, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and acting as an authoritative voice for National Grid’s executive communications. This role is based out of our Strand office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead the overarching executive communications strategy that aligns with National Grid’s corporate objectives, purpose, vision, and values.
• Support the VP of Communications in providing strategic and tactical advice to senior leadership, ensuring that executive communications initiatives are proactive, coordinated, and aligned with corporate messaging.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Corporate Affairs’ Centers of Excellence (including the wider Communications & Brand team, Public Affairs & Policy, and Social Impact & Community Engagement) and leadership across Business Units to develop integrated executive communications strategies and plans.
• Identify and seize on proactive thought leadership opportunities (media, events) that enhance the visibility of National Grid’s leadership and effectively build its reputation with desired stakeholders.
• Lead the creation and dissemination of high-quality content, including speeches, presentations, press releases, briefings, and activations on social channels, and partner with internal communications in advocating for National Grid’s strategic positioning, ensuring strategic alignment across the business.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media representatives, industry partners, and community leaders, to enhance the effectiveness of executive communications.
• Monitor and analyse media coverage, industry trends, and public sentiment to inform executive communications strategies and adjust approaches as necessary.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across teams to enhance the effectiveness of executive communications initiatives.
• Stay abreast of trends in corporate communications and media relations best practices, bringing in new thinking to enhance National Grid’s executive communications efforts.
• This position will also cover storms/emergency responses and may be required to attend UK emergency response team meetings/be included in an on-call rota out of hours as required/during a crisis.

What You’ll Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, and communications and public relations experience.
• Extensive experience in executive communications, corporate communications, or public relations, preferably within the energy, utilities, or broader technology corporate sectors.
• Strong understanding of communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, and best practices in reputation management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful communications strategies that enhance executive visibility and influence public perception.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Experience in crisis communications and managing communications during high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Base Salary dependent on experience.
• Up to 40% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance).
• 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days in addition.
• A full electric company car or cash alternative.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year.
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.
• Life Insurance 10 x base salary.
• Access to benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 19 June 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 23 June 25 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business. At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.