External Communications Officer

Summary:As our External Communications Officer, you''ll help shape how the world sees South East Water. Supporting our External Communications Manager, you''ll help us stay consistent and proactive in everything we do. Whether you''re identifying fresh media opportunities or drafting engaging press releases, your goal will be to create impactful coverage that highlights our commitment to our customers. It''s a chance to use your PR skills to make a positive, visible difference!Main responsibilities:Support the External Communications Manager in the delivery of the Turning the Tide strategy, rebuilding South East Water''s reputation amongst its customers and stakeholders.Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high quality communications outputs to deadline.Competent in drafting accurate customer, media and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos.Competent in turning complex information into appropriate and easy to understand materials for public consumption.Keen to learn, develop as well as try new ideas and communications methods as they arise.Competent at identifying potential risks to company reputation and have confidence in raising these with ..... full job details .....