Senior Communications Officer
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2493 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and VMA Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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 |
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
Senior Communications Executive | Energy & Sustainability
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Communications Executive to join a high-performing communications team at the heart of the UK's transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy future.
This role will support the delivery of integrated communications campaigns that drive engagement, influence behaviour, and enhance reputation across a range of audiences. Working closely with senior communications colleagues, the successful candidate will help develop creative PR campaigns, engaging content, influencer partnerships and media collaborations.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Support the development and delivery of integrated PR and communications campaigns
✅ Create compelling content including press releases, articles, Q&As, social media copy and briefing materials
✅ Identify and manage influencer partnerships, media opportunities and content collaborations
✅ Coordinate media interviews, photoshoots, video content and campaign activations
✅ Build strong relationships with agencies, media partners, influencers and stakeholders
✅ Work cross-functionally to deliver campaigns on time and to a high standard
✅ Support campaign evaluation, reporting and communications performance analysis
✅ Participate in a press office rota, including occasional out-of-hours support
About You:
🔹 Experience supporting PR, communications or integrated marketing campaigns
🔹 Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to create engaging content across multiple channels
🔹 Experience managing projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders
🔹 Understanding of how PR, influencer marketing, social media and paid media work together to deliver impact
🔹 Creative, proactive and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
🔹 Strong communication and relationship-building skills
🔹 Passion for current affairs, media trends, sustainability and purpose-led campaigns
This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional looking to work on high-profile, multi-channel campaigns that make a real impact while supporting the UK's journey towards a more sustainable future.
If you have the experience, please get in touch ASAP.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Public relations professionals (SOC 2493) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~38k in sample- 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. VMA 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.