About the Role Are you skilled in managing media activities for a complex organisation and delivering impactful PR campaigns? If so, come and join EDF as a Media Relations Manager The Opportunity As a Media Relations Manager you will be responsible for delivering B2B and B2C public relations support for our Customers & Corporate businesses at EDF. The role is varied, working in a busy press office that covers proactive and reactive media activity. Pay, benefits and culture Alongside a salary of circa £48,000 (DOE) and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal. What you’ll be doing You will take the lead in delivering corporate and customer media communications, following the guidance from the Head of Media Relations. This includes covering press office operations, driving proactive media initiatives, and offering expert advice on external communication strategies, with a particular focus on media engagement. Additionally, you will identify potential risks and take proactive measures to protect the company’s reputation, including crisis communications. As Media Relations Manager, you will support the delivery of the company’s media strategy, with a focus on advancing the priorities of its Customers business, which covers a broad range of downstream activities including: large business, SME, retail, zero carbon home and wholesale market activities. This includes monitoring media development related to customer activities and ensuring timely internal distribution of relevant updates. You will foster effective stakeholder engagement and build strong relationships with national and regional media outlets, including energy correspondents, personal finance writers and consumer contacts. You’ll also work as part of integrated teams to brief on digital aspects of external communications, such as social media, while providing day to day guidance and coaching to a Media Relations Officer. This role also requires participation in the out-of-hours duty press office rota, ensuring a 24/7 media response. Who you are We’re looking for a PR professional with a strong track record in managing issues-led initiatives and high-profile campaigns. You’ll have extensive media experience and a solid understanding of UK politics and consumer affairs. You’ll have experience in managing media activities and events for a complex organisation, with the ability to handle fast-paced issues under pressure and meet tight deadlines effectively. As a Media Relations Manager, you will have exceptional communication skills, particularly in simplifying complex, technical topics for a broad audience. With expertise in managing large, integrated PR campaigns that generate impactful coverage, you’ll also bring a strong network of media contacts. If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you Closing date for applications: 30th March 2025 Location: London/Hove/Exeter - Hybrid What's in it for you? Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.