Communications Graduate

Communications Graduate supporting internal and external communications through content creation, social media, PR, events, campaigns and community engagement for an energy business.

Purpose and Scope

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their career to gain broad, hands-on experience across internal and external communications, digital content, PR, events, and community engagement.

Working as part of a busy communications team, you will support the delivery of engaging communications that help our employees, customers and external stakeholders understand our business, our achievements, and our ambitions.

You will have the opportunity to develop your writing, digital and stakeholder engagement skills while learning about the energy industry and contributing ideas to communications across a range of channels.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

·       Support the creation of engaging internal communications, including business updates, news stories, and employee content.

·       Help develop content for Sembcorp UK and Wilton International websites and social media channels.

·       Research and draft content for a range of audiences, working with colleagues across the business to gather information and turn it into clear, engaging communications.

·       Support customer communications and PR activity, working with the Commercial team and other colleagues across the business.

·       Monitor relevant industry news and identify interesting stories, trends, and potential content opportunities.

·       Help identify relevant conferences, trade shows and industry events, and support the preparation of materials, presentations, and promotional activity.

·       Support community engagement, volunteering, and corporate social responsibility activities.

·       Assist with communications campaigns, from developing ideas and content through to delivery and evaluation.

·       Work collaboratively with Sembcorp's Group Communications teams to help ensure UK communications are aligned with wider Group messaging and campaigns.

·       Help maintain communications materials and digital assets in line with Sembcorp's brand guidelines.

·       Support the team with reporting on communications activity, campaigns, community engagement, and sponsorships.

·       Bring fresh ideas and a willingness to learn, contributing to the continued development of our communications channels and content.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Essential

·     A degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, English, Media or another relevant discipline, or equivalent skills and experience.

·     A strong interest in developing a career in communications, PR, or marketing.

·     Strong written English with an ability to communicate information clearly and engagingly.

·     Good attention to detail and an enthusiasm for writing, editing, and proofreading.

·     An interest in social media and digital communications.

·     Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

·     A confident, positive approach and willingness to work with colleagues across different areas of the business.

·     Curious and keen to learn, with the ability to understand new subjects and communicate them in straightforward language.

·     A proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to contribute ideas and take on new challenges.

·     Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

·     Ability to undertake occasional travel to other sites and events.

·     Full driving licence.

·     Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

·       Some communications, marketing, PR, journalism, or social media experience gained through a placement, internship, volunteering, university project, or part-time role.

·       Experience of creating content for social media or websites.

·       An interest in the energy, sustainability, or industrial sectors.

·       An interest in media relations, community engagement, or internal communications.