At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

　　Imagine yourself part of the sustainable energy future; an integral part of both the European Communications team and the UK and Ireland Management Teams, using your expertise across brand, employee engagement, contents, social media, and media relations to provide strategic guidance for all communications, both internal and external. You are a great storyteller, and we need you to help us write our next chapter together as Country Communications Manager, United Kingdom and Ireland, for Hitachi Energy.

　　Our UK and Ireland business are growing at an unprecedented pace, working in partnership with the Country and Employer Branding team you will support the communications strategy to ensure our successful and sustainable growth.

　　We provide a great framework for your success, having a strong global business Communications community and strategy, a regional network, a clear corporate identity, and brand positioning. You will ensure that this is operationalised within the UK and Ireland markets, reporting directly to the Head of Communications for Europe, and partnering with the Country Managing Director for UK and Ireland.

　　You are someone who likes to get stuck in; happy to be working on the front-end delivery of events or campaigns one day; whilst developing future strategic plans the next. You flourish on variety, coaching others, and supporting growth.

　　This isn't just your next career move; it is an opportunity to thrive, develop and grow, to take ownership of your own career, and to truly make a difference. You can be based anywhere in the UK, and we will set you up with a home office to support your day to day operations; we just ask that you are happy to travel to our UK and Ireland offices and events on a regular basis as the business requires. Our main office locations in the UK and Ireland are in London, Birmingham, Staffordshire, Woking and Dublin.

　　What you'll do:

　　You are part of the European communications team and will be the point of contact for all Communications related activities across the United Kingdom and Ireland;

　　You will identify the needs of your local internal and external stakeholders and markets; define and lead the local communications in alignment with global and European business and communication priorities.

　　You will take care of coordination and delivery of Communication related activities from end to end; from planning and production to execution and follow up in close collaboration with the European communications team.

　　You will measure the success of your Communications activities, using a range of tools and KPIs to ensure outcomes and activities are measured against agreed objectives.

　　You'll be the person on the ground in the UK and Ireland ensuring the application of the brand is honoured per Group guidelines, we are proud of our brand and we ensure the consistent application of visual branding and business messages in all communications

　　You will be the expert partner to the local business leadership team, supporting them with their executive communications.

　　You will be involved in key events, such as industry conferences, tradeshows, and employee conferences. We need you to provide expertise and guidance, and work in collaboration with the Marketing and Sales teams and European communications team in delivery of events.

　　You will have a keen interest in media relations, working together with the regional Media relations and PR teams to ensure targeted local media coverage across both UK and Ireland.

　　What you'll bring:

　　Proven history of cross functional communication skills (media, contents, branding, digital, internal, storytelling etc.)

　　Excellent English verbal and written communications skills, including writing/editing.

　　Ability to see and craft a story in every situation.

　　Experience in providing coaching and support to senior managers in all communications related topics.

　　Excellent business and marketing acumen, with exceptional internal and external customer focus.

　　Strong knowledge of the UK and Ireland markets, with previous energy industry experience being an asset to your application.

　　Understanding of all relevant media and communication channels, including digital communications channels and the power of social media.

　　We welcome your application by 12th January 2024.

　　For more information or to ask any questions about this position, please contact Katie Foster, Talent and Learning HUB Lead, Northern Europe, on [email protected]

　　Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

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