About Green Gen Cymru At Green Gen Cymru, we’re acting now to build and operate a green energy network for Wales, that will make sure 100% renewable energy can flow to our homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities. We’re playing a pivotal role in providing a reliable and robust distribution network that will tackle the energy crisis, climate crisis, as well as the cost-of-living crisis. It will also empower rural communities through investment, jobs, and skills, enabling communities to live modern electric lives. We want to make sure Wales has the energy it needs in a Net Zero world. There’s endless potential for renewable energy in Wales – particularly from the wind that blows across our hills and mountains. But the green energy is stuck in the windy areas of Wales, and we need to get it to the homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities that need it. To respond to this challenge and meet Welsh Government’s target for 100% renewable electricity in Wales by 2035, we’re developing a stronger, more resilient renewable electricity network that is greatly needed in Wales – distributing clean, green energy. We want to build a positive, clean future for us all. What you can expect as a Green Gen Cymru Colleague Full flexibility with the option to work from home or in the office as needed. Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week. Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support. Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%. Employer pension contributions up to 7%. Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice. Cycle to Work Scheme Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones ipads for personal use Life assurance cover and income protection. Travel insurance. Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter. Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers. The Role REPORTS TO: Managing Director LOCATION: Cardiff, Wales (with flexible working options) Main Responsibilities Plan, prepare and deliver effective and efficient strategic communications strategy and initiatives (digital/social and traditional communications) to raise and build on the profile of Green GEN Cymru, share success stories and key business milestones, and deliver results, coordinating with project teams to ensure integrity and consistency of communications Identify and design events and sponsorship opportunities relevant to our projects and business development engagement strategies, coordinating with the wider Windward Group when appropriate. Build, promote and enhance the profile, aims, values and reputation of the Green GEN Cymru brand through external communications, public and media relations; proactively protecting and enhancing the reputation of the business and the wider Windward Group. Review all key external communications materials to ensure high quality output and aligned with Green GEN Cymru brand and positioning. Proactively build and enhance relationships with key journalists and publications, acting (where required) as a spokesperson as well as advising and briefing senior executives and managers on media strategies and communications opportunities, advising on and preparing press or media statements and briefings Prepare corporate and conference/event presentation materials. Plan and lead inspirational and compelling communications engagement campaigns (coordinating with business units) to deliver Green GEN Cymru messaging and enhancing our brand profile. Develop and implement crisis management plan, coordinating with the Windward Group and (where necessary) other Green Gen Cymru shareholders. Gather and analyse up to date intelligence on media related activity in the UK in order to advise on emerging trends, risks and opportunities for communications activity and brand awareness/enhancement. Ensure effective planning and coordination and work closely with project teams to understand key communications activity and timescales and take action to help them deliver on their objectives from a strategic communications and engagement perspective, supporting teams with developing and executing impactful communications and stakeholder engagement plans needed to achieve timely progress of key projects. Manage and coordinate all sponsorship and Green GEN Cymru attendance at events. Ensure all strategic communication activity is suitably communicated and recorded and measure both the outputs against plans and outcomes against objectives and identifying follow up actions or improvements. Develop reporting and performance metrics to measure and improve the reach and sentiment of written and digital communication activities and brand awareness activity, looking across the industry to adopt new and innovative ideas and ways of communicating to support Green GEN Cymru objectives. Coordinate Green GEN Cymru responses to media and stakeholder queries ensuring integrity, alignment and consistency across all activity. Prepare consultation responses, briefings and analysis on the development of the Wales and UK external affairs landscape and associated policy frameworks taking account of areas such as political influencers, consenting regimes, supply chain, community investment and potential areas for innovation. Prepare insights on external stakeholders and market/policy frameworks for the Green GEN Cymru Board and Executive Team and support the Managing Director in thought leadership on external affairs strategy. Engage with political, industry and trade association working groups and maintain a strong network of contacts and relationships with industry participants, stakeholders, external consultants. Lead a dedicated external affairs staff team and manage several consultancies that support the business. What we look for in return Knowledge & Skills Highly motivated, energetic, passionate and experienced professional with an integrated, multi-channel mindset for communications. Exceptional communication skills and experience with a passion and flair for digital storytelling and the role of traditional media as well as broadcast and social content Ability to ‘horizon scan’ for communication matters (risks and opportunities) relevant to Green GEN Cymru interests. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and presentation skills along with interpersonal skills Demonstrable credibility and capability to build and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally Ability to translate and clearly communicate, complex and often technical issues in a simple and compelling way to build positive brand profile, credibility and trust with external stakeholders. Demonstrable track record of high quality, effective strategic communications and media engagement, brand management/marketing campaigns with an in depth understanding of the media landscape, political and societal trends relevant to Green GEN Cymru. Ability to work collaboratively and cope well with varied and fast paced working environment. Experience & Qualifications Established network of trusted relationships in communications industry and media sector. Senior level experience of providing strategic advice to senior management / executive audiences. What does our culture mean to us and you? At Green Gen Cymru, we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Green Gen Cymru, to THRIVE. Our culture and the way we do things is centered around ‘belonging’. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Green Gen Cymru and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work. We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every single colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to Wales’ shift towards sustainable energy solutions.