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On-site in Reading·Full-time·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)
Thames Water
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Our summary
- Salary
- Up to £60,000 a year
About £3,780 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Reading
- Contract
- Fixed-term, full-time hours
- Closing date
- Apply by Wednesday 18 November
- Holiday
- 26 days holiday
- Commute
- Cycle to work scheme
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is:
- Experience of working in external communications at a fast-moving, highly technical organisation
- Can demonstrate an ability to take complex information from multiple sources and turn it into easily understandable language
- A customer-first approach to communication
- Confident in working with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Skilled in leading a team during in a high-pressured environment
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Sound judgement on when to send external communications
Nice to have
- Worked in Crisis Communications
- An understanding of the water industry
- Knowledge of both national and local government
- An interest in current affairs and understanding of how the news media operates
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Offering up to £60,000 per annum
- Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
The role
The External Communications Specialist is a critical role at the forefront of ensuring all aspects of external communications are delivered to a high standard during and after incidents. It is also a key role in promoting the coordination of aftercare services and follow up communications post incidents.
The role works with a range of teams across our Water, Waste & Bio, Renewal & Logistics, and Operations Service & Control Centre functions to ensure customers are communicated with during and after disruption.
What you'll do
- Understand and assess the external communication requirements arising from emerging and real-time issues
- Write and deliver consistent external customer communications content to a high standard (incl. L0-L4 incidents)
- Ensure NAV and NHH locations are engaged and kept informed during real-time issues
- Maintain a storyboard for all incidents (L0-L4) and ensure accessible repository is held and maintained
- Lead and coordinate stakeholder, and press office resource, acting as Public Information Office Control Tower during daytime working hours (0600-2200)
- Lead and coordinate Aftercare Cell, ensuring customer resolution of issues post incident
- Develop improvements to real-time external communications processes
- Closely integrate as part of pan-TW professional communications community, actively working to ensure real-time external communications are aligned to required standards, and driving continuous personal development
How you'll work
Working pattern - 36hr/week 16 week rotating early / late shifts
What you should bring to the role
- Skilled in leading a team during in a high-pressured environment
What's in it for you?
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
Who are we?
Working at Thames Water
About Thames Water
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In their own words
About the company & team
We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Location
Thames Water · RG2 6AD
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