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At Pennon Group, we’re proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries. Alongside our subsidiaries - South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power - we’re committed to delivering a sustainable future for our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities. Are you a commercially minded Investor Relations specialist looking for an opportunity to play an integral part in leadership within a FTSE250 business? We currently have an opportunity available for an Experienced Investor Relations professional to join our Finance team in Exeter or Bristol. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent benefits.
About the role: The Group Head of Investor Relations is responsible for providing exceptional communication of the company's business, strategy and financial performance to financial market audiences.
What you'll be doing:
1. Developing and promoting Pennon’s equity story to attract and retain investors, conveying Pennon’s long-term growth strategy and key ESG credentials.
2. Translating complex financial and strategic information into clear and consistent messaging in all formal reporting, including half year and full year results, trading updates, and ad hoc announcements.
3. Expanding Pennon’s reach through the development and execution of a global investor marketing strategy, appealing to both specialist and generalist investors.
4. Leading all communication with sell-side analysts, building and maintaining strong relationships ensuring key valuation points are clearly reflected in financial models and estimates, and managing an efficient consensus process.
5. Managing the development and execution of corporate activity as required, including and not limited to M&A, special dividend, share consolidation, share buybacks, equity raises, and new debt insurance.
6. Representing the Group through direct engagement with key current and prospective international investors.
7. Ensuring adherence on all disclosures in line with Listing Rules and market abuse regulation (MAR).
8. Providing direct support to the Chair, Group CEO, Group CFO and NEDs as required, in engaging with Pennon’s investors across the breadth of all Pennon strategic, operational and financial activity.
9. Providing high quality communication to the Board across multiple aspects, including market reactions, shareholder movements and media coverage.
10. Maintaining a comprehensive analysis of the share register.
11. Working closely with Pennon’s brokers and financial PR advisers.
12. Developing and maintaining a robust defense strategy.
13. Taking ownership of the Pennon Group website.
What we are looking for:
1. Degree in finance, accounting or economics.
2. Significant experience working in Investor Relations in a complex, regulated and multi-stakeholder environments.
3. Strong financial literacy and analytical capabilities, with a sound knowledge of valuation and the ability to discuss financial models with analysts.
4. Proven experience and good knowledge of international capital markets.
5. Excellent communication and influencing skills to manage internal and external stakeholders, cultivating strong relationships with a broad cross section of executives and the Board.
Closing Date: Monday 21st April, 2025
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
* Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
* Be You - We want you to bring your best every day. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
* Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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