Senior External Communications Manager

Senior External Communications Manager at Smart DCC

Join us at DCC – where you’ll help shape the future of the UK’s energy infrastructure.

We’re looking for a natural networker and seasoned communicator to join our growing team as Senior External Communications Manager. Reporting to the Head of External Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining DCC’s reputation across Westminster, Whitehall, and the energy industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong political awareness, media know-how, and the ability to tell compelling stories that resonate with a range of audiences—from policymakers and journalists to industry stakeholders.

At DCC, you’ll be part of a purpose‑led organisation working at the heart of the UK’s transition to a smarter, greener energy system. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working with a dynamic, collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

How you will contribute to transforming energy and shaping the future.

• Support the Head of External Communications in developing and delivering our external communications strategy.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in Parliament, UK Government, and the media.
• Work closely with our policy team to manage high‑quality submissions to government consultations and parliamentary committees.
• Create impactful briefings, speeches, and opinion pieces for senior leaders.
• Manage daily media activity including journalist briefings, press releases, and OpEds.
• Help lead our digital communication channels, including our corporate website and social media.
• Deputise for the Head of External Communications when needed.
• Support capability development within the external communications team.

Your skills that will enable us to fulfil our purpose:

• A confident networker and influencer with a proven ability to drive change internally and externally.
• Strong working knowledge of Westminster, Whitehall, and the UK political process.
• Media‑savvy with experience in a press office or communications environment.
• A compelling storyteller with excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Strong presence and credibility at senior levels in commercial or political environments.
• Experience in regulated sectors such as energy or water.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑profile environments.
• Previous experience in an agency setting (desirable).

About the DCC

We’re powering Britain’s smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together. We’re deeply invested in building a resilient, sustainable smart energy network that drives transformation. Our success is driven by curiosity, ambition, and tenacity. Tomorrow, we see vast opportunities for growth and development, contributing to decarbonisation and the Net Zero mission. We’ll continually develop Smart DCC to fulfil our obligations to consumers, and achieve even more with our customers, partners, and each other. Together, we embrace change, unite in our shared passions and support each other. Working as one team and across our industry, we rise to the challenge to shape Smart DCC, and the future. A career at Smart DCC means being part of something bigger – a dynamic organisation that’s not just helping transform energy but also the future. We offer a unique, fulfilling environment where you can thrive today, build tomorrow, and achieve together.

Company benefits:

We offer competitive salaries with regular benchmarking, together with bonuses tied to personal and company performance. Our core benefits include pension, holidays, and private healthcare. We want you to feel respected and able, so we also offer a competitive 8 days per month hybrid work policy together with other flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. This is meaningful work, with meaningful reward.

Your application to help shape what’s next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

As a Disability Confident member, Smart DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Stephanie.Owen@peregrineresourcing.com.

Join the DCC, a dynamic organisation where every day brings a chance to make a difference.