Senior Advisor, External Communications

Job Description

Overview

The nuclear renaissance is here join us.

AtkinsRéalis is looking for Senior Advisor External Communications Nuclear.

In this role you will be part of our global network of external communication experts who will help advance the global nuclear business strategic business objectives. You will work in a transformative collaborative and fast-paced environment supporting your peers in delivering integrated external communications plans for the nuclear business Europe Middle East and Asia(EMEA) market. This hybrid role is based in the U.K.

As part of our global external communications centre of expertise you will be reporting to the Director Global External Communications Nuclear. A storyteller at heart you are rigorous and versatile with excellent writing skills and have experience writing for traditional and digital channels.

You are a strategic thinker who has experience working on the development and implementation of external communications strategies. A strong understanding of the media landscape in Canada and extensive media relations experience is non-negotiable. Ideally you will also have issues management experience having advised senior leaders on how best to protect the company reputation and brand.

The successful candidate anticipates and understands stakeholder needs and puts forward tangible actions with measurable results. The role will be suited for a creative task driven individual who knows how to build relationships has an excellent work ethic and is passionate about promoting the role of nuclear power to help achieve global climate commitments.

Your role

• Work collaboratively as part of a global team of external and internal communicators and marketeers working on both regional and global projects.
• Draft revise edit and produce a variety of communication tools intended for various external audiences (e.g. remarks briefs key messages press releases social media posts video scripts etc.).
• Develop thought leadership that is aligned with the objectives of the nuclear business and supports the broader brand awareness and reputation building objectives.
• Promote the AtkinsRéalis Nuclear business and its experts in EMEA through traditional and digital media.
• Support the activation of our global partnerships by providing advice and direction for editorial content ensuring maximum visibility for our subject matter experts and leaders.
• Work with internal marketing and creative design teams to determine appropriate themes and content for communications projects and initiatives.
• Devise effective reporting mechanisms and contribute to regular reporting on functional as well as tactical performance.
• Ensure that practices procedures methodologies and tools are used effectively so that the objectives set out in the business plan are attained.

About you

• Bachelors degree in Public Relations Communications Journalism literature marketing or related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Relevant experience in public relations and communications ideally in a large publicly traded company or in the professional services design and engineering industry.
• Proven issues management and media relations experience with a strong understanding of the media landscape in the U.K.
• Experience working with the global media is a strong asset.
• Skilled writer with the ability to convey complex topics in simple language to multiple audiences and channels.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with experience working with senior leadership.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• A news junkie and passionate about geo-politics and public affairs as it impacts the global nuclear sector.
• Bilingualism is an asset

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health wellbeing financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.