About this role
The role
The Executive Communications Manager will drive National Grid’s external executive communications with clarity, precision, and strategic intent. In this role, you will shape how senior leaders show up externally—crafting messaging that clearly articulates the company’s priorities, performance, and long‑term direction to key audiences.
With a strong emphasis on financial PR, you will translate complex financial information and corporate developments into accessible, accurate, and impactful communications. You’ll prepare executives for high‑stakes external engagements—media activity, investor conversations, industry platforms, and thought‑leadership opportunities—ensuring their messages are well‑structured, aligned, and backed by a strong narrative.
You’ll work cross‑functionally alongside Communications, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs, Legal, and the Executive Office to ensure consistency and influence across all channels. Your work will strengthen the visibility, credibility, and reputation of National Grid’s leadership and help shape the organisation’s external voice.
This role is about elevating executive communications with discipline, insight, and strategic impact.
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary between £59,000 - £72,000 per annum– dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 30% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
What you'll be getting up to
- Develop and implement communication strategies and plans that support the executive leadership team’s objectives and enhance National Grid’s reputation. There will be a focus on financial PR.
- Collaborate with executives to prepare speeches, presentations, and other communication materials that effectively convey key messages and initiatives.
- Ensure that all executive communications are aligned with National Grid’s brand messaging and corporate values.
- Monitor and analyze feedback from internal and external stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of executive communications and make recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinate with Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to messaging and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage the logistics and execution of executive events, including media interviews and public appearances, ensuring that all communications are well-prepared and delivered.
- Stay informed about industry trends, media coverage, and public sentiment to provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
About you
- Proven experience in executive communications, corporate communications, or public relations, preferably within the energy, utilities, or corporate sectors.
- Essential to have significant experience of financial PR – preferable to have experience managing results announcements.
- Strong understanding of communication strategies, messaging frameworks, and best practices in stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
More information
The closing date for this position is Friday 6th February, please ensure we have received your application by this date.
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National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
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As the Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain, we sit at the heart of the nation’s energy system, running electricity networks safely and efficiently, minute by minute, hour by hour, 365 days a year.
It’s our job to make sure there is enough electricity when people need it – we are the people who make sure the lights stay on, the kettle boils and your phone charger works, whether there’s demand from one person or one million.
What you'll do
- The Executive Communications Manager will develop and implement communication strategies that support the executive leadership team’s objectives and enhance the company's reputation. This includes preparing executives for high-stakes external engagements and ensuring all communications are aligned with corporate values.
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