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 of 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:
* Developing and promoting Pennon’s equity story to attract and retain investors, conveying Pennon’s long-term growth strategy and key ESG credentials.
* 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.
* Expanding Pennon’s reach through the development and execution of a global investor marketing strategy, appealing to both specialist and generalist investors.
* 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.
* 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.
* Representing the Group through direct engagement with key current and prospective international investors.
* Ensuring adherence on all disclosures in line with Listing Rules and market abuse regulation (MAR).
* 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.
* Providing high quality communication to the Board across multiple aspects, including market reactions, shareholder movements and media coverage.
* Maintaining a comprehensive analysis of the share register.
* Working closely with Pennon’s brokers and financial PR advisers.
* Developing and maintaining a robust defense strategy.
* Taking ownership of the Pennon Group website.
What we are looking for:
* Degree in finance, accounting or economics.
* Significant experience working in Investor Relations in a complex, regulated and multi-stakeholder environments.
* Strong financial literacy and analytical capabilities, with a sound knowledge of valuation and the ability to discuss financial models with analysts.
* Proven experience and good knowledge of international capital markets.
* 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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