CES Assistant Internal Communications Specialist

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.    About your team: You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Communications Assistant, working as part of the CES+ team, and together with the wider Centrica business. As a Communications Assistant, you’ll help create digital communications to enhance our strategic and operational messaging. You’ll also support the development and maintenance of our internal communication channels, helping grow colleague engagement focusing on our purpose “energising a greener, fairer future”. Location - Hybrid Home / Hull The Role Support positive engagement, helping ensure business knowledge is communicated via the most appropriate communication channel, including email, digital screens, Town halls and engagement surveys. Support improvement of engagement via Digital Comms, aligned to what is going on within the wider Centrica comms team. Help to improve the channels available to our business and maximise effectiveness of sharing key messages. Create content for the use on vlogs and provide regular digital updated for communication of positive business news and messages. Enhance communication campaigns, messages and events through content that brings our culture, strategy and tone of voice to life. Work with Executive Assistant and business stakeholders to find creative solutions to engage colleagues in technical and operational messages. Provide Collaboration Team support. Administer colleague volunteering booking tool and communications. Assist in sourcing merchandise quotations / new comms material and updates to current templates with suppliers for safety and STEM event campaigns. Experience Previous experience in a communications and content creation role or have recently completed education in a relevant subject would be desirable. The ability to plan, film and edit video and audio is desirable Strong copywriting and editing skills Coordination and organisation skills Knowledge of Office365 tools, particularly SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint An understanding of video production software such as Adobe Premiere would be an asset Previous experience in a communications and content creation role is desirable Experience in the use of social media platforms Experience in the co-ordination of onsite and offsite meetings and events Competencies Strong written communication Strong attention to detail Ability to take initiatives and trust own judgement Ability to plan work, manage workload and keep to deadlines Make sure all communications reflect our brand through visual identity and tone of voice Work with the Executive Assistant to manage schedule of work Keep internal and external communications activity regularly updated Why should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica   If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That why we have the UK best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.