Job Description

We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What you'll do (the role)
Summary
We're looking for an exceptional communicator to join our Internal Communications team - someone with strategic vision, creative flair, and a passion for connecting with diverse audiences.
This high-impact role will champion internal communications for corporate functions and our global people strategy, enhancing team member engagement, cultural connection, employer brand, and digital presence.
A core pillar of this role will be internal digital platform ownership, with a primary focus on the SharePoint intranet ("The Source"), ensuring it drives engagement, transparency, and collaboration across our three regions and 1,100+ team members.
Core Responsibilities

• Deliver and evolve our "People" communications strategy across all regions, supporting team member engagement, cultural initiatives and employer branding.
• Manage the strategy and delivery of our SharePoint platform - from the Group level (The Source intranet), to local level (region/department-specific sites), and personal level (key actions, personalised content).
• Act as digital platform lead for internal communications, ensuring integration and optimisation across tools such as Yammer, email newsletters, and other internal channels.
• Own communication partnerships with specific business units, aligning outputs with Lightsource bp objectives and supporting business delivery.
• Gather and analyse local team member sentiment and provide actionable insights to inform global strategies.
• Coordinate and execute internal events - from global campaigns to virtual townhalls - ensuring alignment with brand tone and values.
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues to develop social media content, employer branding materials and multimedia storytelling.
• Support rapid-response communications for emerging business needs and announcements.

Who we're looking for
Knowledge

• Exceptional writing and editing ability - confident across short-form (social posts) and long-form (blogs, thought leadership, announcements).
• Demonstrated experience in managing SharePoint as an enterprise communication platform - including site architecture, content strategy, governance and personalisation.
• Strong understanding of internal digital communication tools and how to leverage them to drive engagement and collaboration.
• Awareness of evolving communications trends and ability to adapt strategies for a global and culturally diverse audience.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, English, or Graphic Design (preferred but not essential).

Experience

• Significant experience in a marketing/communications role, ideally in a global or multinational business.
• Proven success creating and delivering content across multiple channels for diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.
• Line management or supplier management experience is desirable

What challenges can you expect in this role?

• Navigating change and evolving priorities in a high-growth business.
• High-impact stakeholder management across a diverse range of decision makers
• Working to tight deadlines across multiple time zones and functions.
• Adapting communications for different regions while maintaining global brand consistency.

Why you'll make a great member of the team

• Passionate about tackling the climate crisis and advancing renewable energy.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused approach.
• Collaborative, relationship-builder who connects well with team members at all levels.
• Thrives under pressure, adaptable to changing priorities and unexpected challenges.
• Innovative thinker, always seeking efficiency and continuous improvement.
• "Can-do" attitude - willing to get hands-on to deliver results.
• Able to independently progress complex projects on time and to budget.

Why you'll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Our culture is driven by our core values - from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our to name a few.
Our core values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

Skills Required