Job Description

General information

Legal company Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 15,000 employees work every day to help Framatome\'s customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (75.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%) and Assystem (5%).

Reference number 2024-15410

Publication date 1/24/2024

Job details

Category

C - COMMUNICATION - C1 - Communication management

Job Opening Title

Head of Communications (Internal/ External)

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome\'s nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.

The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.

With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: \xe2\x80\x9cDeliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.\xe2\x80\x9d

Job description

As the Framatome UK business grows, we are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the UK sales and account\'s function. We are seeking a person motivated by diversity of thought, collaboration, and complexity who can deliver value for our clients working within our internal business, both within the UK and alongside our 16000+ colleagues worldwide.

Reporting to the UK Chief Sales Officer, the UK Head of Communications will be responsible for managing information and driving the promotion of Framatome via various communication channels and digital platforms in line with our global Framatome functional support teams and processes.
Working closely with the internal departments within Framatome the role is responsible for developing innovative marketing, communications and brand strategies which are aligned to the Company\'s strategic objectives, establishing relationships with media outlets and handling public relations issues that arise.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic

• Develop and implement the strategic and operational plans for communications with Framatome.
• Working closely with the CSO and UK Executive committee to develop a corporate approved communication strategy that identifies key stakeholders both internally and externally including government officials and media
• Prepare and communicate awareness, knowledge and understanding of external factors impacting the nuclear energy industry in order to react, communicate and co-ordinate appropriate, timely and effective responses.
• Drive Framatome\'s social media strategy, embracing the latest digital technologies and social media trends, to increase brand awareness and external engagement, in line with the Company\'s strategic objectives.
• Oversight of the drafting and publishing of articles and papers that provide thought leadership on key issues affecting the industry.
• Oversight and direction of online information services (Information Library, Nuclear Essentials, Reactor Database), online and printed reports and publications, and the daily reporting on nuclear industry developments via World Nuclear News.
• Report on the performance of communication activities against agreed KPIs, demonstrating return on investment, in order to inform decisions on future activities against agreed KPIs, demonstrating return on investment, in order to inform decisions on future activities.

Tactical/Operational

• Support the development of local intranet / internet website for internal and external communication working with our functional stakeholders
• Drafting and communicating \xe2\x80\x9cgood news\xe2\x80\x9d stories
• Prepare and Co-ordinate Internal Newsletters
• Act as coordinating link into relevant schools, universities and colleges within the UK
• Act as a coordinating link into professional institutions such as IMechE, etc.
• Brand ambassador for promoting equity, inclusion and diversity
• Participating in key conferences as required.

Profile

Qualifications and experience preferred

• Preferably higher level education in communication, marketing, business, or related field experience.
• Proven track record of strong, successful leadership, gained within a communications environment, from strategic planning and the development of engaging content to targeted and productive dissemination.
• A proven strong track record of crafting and managing messaging, together with a strong understanding of PR strategy and the dynamics of media relations.
• Digital savvy with professional experience of strategically developing digital communication channels: websites, social media, e-mail marketing, etc.
• Experience of brand advocacy and management.
• Professional knowledge of copyright laws, data protection and privacy laws.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant programmes, such as Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, social media dashboard, Google Analytics, etc.
• French language skills would be highly advantageous but not essential

Benefits

We are offering a very competitive salary and excellent benefits to include but not limited to:

• 25 days annual leave per year
• 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health car
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership (1 per year)
• Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Framatome Ltd is a globally inclusive and diverse business with UK and international technical experts. Framatome are the PWR original equipment manufacturer of 92 nuclear power plants across the globe and we provide services to over 350 nuclear plants worldwide. Our teams have been involved in developing safe, competitive, clean, low-carbon energy by designing nuclear power plants; supply nuclear steam systems; designing and manufacturing balance of plant components and fuel assemblies; integrated automation systems and servicing all types of nuclear reactors including Sizewell B (SZB) in the UK as part of our long-term service arrangements.

Job location

Job location

United Kingdom

Job location (site)

Avonmouth

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Engineer & Executive

Framatome