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Global Communications Assistant

Global Communications Assistant

Location
UK - South East
Job Family
Sales & Marketing
Type of contract
Permanent
Full/Part time
Full Time
Region (current)
Europe
Closing Date
31/05/2024
Ref No
13481

Job Description

Global Communications Assistant

Location: Hybrid working from the prestigious London office

Salary: £28,000 + £900 flexible Benefits fund

 

"Applicants must have the right to work in the UK"

 

Penspen is a leading global energy consultancy renowned for its expertise in designing, maintaining, and optimising infrastructure. With a mission to enhance energy accessibility and drive the adoption of cleaner energy solutions, our work benefits millions of people in communities across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, the UK, and the US.  To learn more, visit: penspen.com | LinkedInYouTube

 

Are You Our Next Global Communications Assistant? www.penspen,com
Penspen’s Global Marketing & Communications function are looking for a talented Communications Assistant to join our small, friendly, and ambitious team. The successful candidate will be an excellent relationship builder and content developer skilled at transferring complex information into compelling stories for internal and external channels.

As a Communications Assistant at Penspen, you will actively deliver on the day-to-day activities of our internal and external communications programmes, including content development and proofreading for both online and offline, and produce general marketing and communications work such as updating the website, intranet, and social media accounts. You will have the opportunity to influence and work on a wide range of projects from start to finish - from internal campaign launches to copywriting of corporate news, white papers, case studies, blog posts, and thought leadership articles. A flair for identifying news opportunities, media engagement, and social media content is highly beneficial.

To thrive in this role, you should be a strong communicator with outstanding attention to detail, be able to manage projects simultaneously, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels. Furthermore, you are motivated by playing a vital role in the business by supporting the flow of information and sharing best practices among Penspen’s employees and external stakeholders globally.

Please note that this is a hybrid working role, a split between office and home working where you will be required to be in the office 2-3 times/week.

 

Only apply if you have:- 

  • GCSE's in Maths and English (Grades A-C / or 4-9)
  • Relevant degree in Communications and/or Marketing
  • Ideally, a minimum 2 years working in a similar role
  • Strong communication skills, with ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
  • Good understanding of marketing and communications disciplines
  • Good understanding of the global media landscape, including digital and online channels
  • Experience in creating content (text, photo, and/or video)
  • Must be creative, detail-orientated, and highly organised
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Good technical knowledge - Microsoft Office and Adobe CS primarily
  • Good commercial understanding
  • Passionate about a career in communications
  • Accuracy and a good eye for detail is essential
  • A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to make an impact

 

Would be nice to have:- 

  • Experience working in a SME or start-up/scale-up environment
  • Analytical, research driven mindset
  • Familiar with agile marketing practices
  • Multi-lingual proficiency - Spanish specifically
  • Interest in energy and sustainability

 

Scope of Work:

  • Internal Campaign Execution & Support
  • External Campaign Execution & Support
  • Multi-Channel Content Development & Support
  • Multi-Channel Copywriting
  • News Sourcing, Research and Planning
  • Communications Reporting & Support
  • Digital and Social Media Support
  • Event Coordination & Support
  • Brand Strategy Coordination & Support
  • Employee Branding Support
  • General Marketing and Communications Admin & Support
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Nurturing Penspen’s Company Culture

 

Key Relationships:

  • Global Marketing & Communications Team
  • Human Resources Team
  • Knowledge Management Team
  • Regional Sales & Marketing Directors
  • Energy Engineering Experts
  • Group Colleagues

 

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Content Creation
  • Campaign Delivery
  • Internal Communications – employee awareness, feedback, advocacy etc
  • External Communication – media outreach, client engagement, earned mentions etc
  • Team Performance & Collaboration
  • Embracing Penspen’s Core Values

 

If you have the skills and experience and are looking for a Permanent role in the location please share your updated CV and by click:- 

https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/global-communications-assistant-555757.html