Head of Communications, Energy Infrastructure
Added 19 Oct · still live
Likely
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2493 (65% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and M Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2493 (Public relations professionals) · 65% match
- Likely 1133 (Public relations and communications directors) · 23% match
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 8% match
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2493 Public relations professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
1133 Public relations and communications directors Also possible | £54,000 | £61,700 | £69,500 | £77,200 |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
As an organisation, there is little we don’t do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 14,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom.
Want to come and be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
As Head of Communications, you'll partner with senior leaders in our Energy Infrastructure division to develop and deliver a strategic communications approach that enhances reputation, supports growth, and engages colleagues across the division.
You'll lead internal communications activity, ensuring employees understand and connect with the division's strategy, priorities, and business changes. Working closely with leadership teams, you'll provide trusted communications advice, shape compelling narratives, and deliver integrated campaigns that align with both divisional and wider M Group objectives.
You'll also play a key role in strengthening the division's market position by developing impactful content, showcasing success stories, and supporting employer brand and talent attraction initiatives. Acting as the link between the Energy Infrastructure division and the central Marketing & Communications team, you'll help deliver high-quality communications that drive engagement, support business goals, and enhance M Group's reputation both internally and externally.
What you’ll bring:
Where will you be working?
As an organisation, there is little we don’t do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 14,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom.
Want to come and be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
As Head of Communications, you'll partner with senior leaders in our Energy Infrastructure division to develop and deliver a strategic communications approach that enhances reputation, supports growth, and engages colleagues across the division.
You'll lead internal communications activity, ensuring employees understand and connect with the division's strategy, priorities, and business changes. Working closely with leadership teams, you'll provide trusted communications advice, shape compelling narratives, and deliver integrated campaigns that align with both divisional and wider M Group objectives.
You'll also play a key role in strengthening the division's market position by developing impactful content, showcasing success stories, and supporting employer brand and talent attraction initiatives. Acting as the link between the Energy Infrastructure division and the central Marketing & Communications team, you'll help deliver high-quality communications that drive engagement, support business goals, and enhance M Group's reputation both internally and externally.
What you’ll bring:
- Extensive experience in communications with strong evidence of translating business priorities into effective strategies and delivering measurable business outcomes.
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- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Employee assistance programme
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Company car (or allowance) and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
- We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
- We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
- We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
- We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Public relations professionals (SOC 2493) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~38k in sampleSOC 2493
- Middle half £31,772–47,840
- Median £38,688
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. M Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2493 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.