Head of Press Office

The Opportunity

My client, a leading energy provider, is seeking a Head of Press Office to lead its high-performing media team and oversee reactive communications that protect and strengthen the organisation’s reputation.

This is a senior role at the centre of the UK’s energy conversation—advising leaders on reputational issues, managing high-risk events, and building strong media relationships to ensure the organisation is positioned as a trusted voice in the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s press office, managing 24/7 media monitoring and response.
• Handle reputational issues and crisis communications, advising senior leaders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national journalists and key outlets.
• Manage news flow, horizon scanning, and proactive media campaigns.
• Support thought leadership opportunities and the corporate/financial calendar.
• Collaborate across Corporate Affairs to deliver aligned, integrated communications.
• Manage and develop a Press Officer and oversee out-of-hours media support.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with established journalist networks.
• Proven crisis communications and issues management experience.
• Ability to advise senior leadership with sound judgment and insight.
• Track record of delivering impactful external communications across media, digital, and social channels.
• Collaborative and resilient mindset, able to thrive in a fast-moving, regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the energy or other regulated sectors (desirable).
• Experience in unionised environments (desirable).

For more information, get in touch or apply now.

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