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External Communications Officer (Mat Cover)Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paisley – Regular access to Edinburgh or Glasgow office required12 month Fixed Term Contract | Full-time | Salary 44.4k – 49.6k Depending on the Skills Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more REQ5390 You will be at the centre of our external communications efforts, supporting and delivering the company’s communication activities while protecting our reputation. Working as part of a dynamic team in a fast paced and exciting environment, you will handle day-to-day requests and navigate media enquiries. You will support the business across Southern England and Scotland, working out of our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. Due to the nature of our business, you will also be required to join an out of hours rota to cover external responses for emergency and incident situations. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…Handling day-to-day press office and communications enquiriesActing as media liaison during incident or crisis situations, potentially out of hours as requiredEnsure positive PR by promoting company achievements Provide communications content to support the national gas mains upgrade programme and emergency workCampaign delivery and content creation to maintain the company’s social media presenceManage and deliver communications campaigns What you will needProven experience and understanding of media and public relations, preferably within utilities or similar industriesExperience with social media content creation Great interpersonal skills and experience working with a broa