Senior Communications Officer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is the owner of the electricity transmission and distribution networks in Northern Ireland, transporting electricity to 910,000 customers including homes, businesses and farms. NIE Networks is owned by ESB but operates as an independent organisation with its own Board and management teams and separate regulation via the Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland.

We are offering a unique opportunity to join a small dynamic and highly effective Communications Team. The Senior Communications Officer role is challenging but rewarding and will offer excellent opportunities to develop within the Communications profession. As Senior Communications Officer, you will support the Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement in the delivery of NIE Networks’ corporate communications plan across a range of communication strands.

For further information, the Candidate Briefing Document is available to download from the NIE Networks website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belfast, BT9 5HT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Public relations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast, BT9 5HT

Reference ID: NIE000278