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Communications Adviser

Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reporting to: National Media Adviser
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (Mon–Fri, 9am –5pm, with additional hours worked as required for communications activities)
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Excellent benefits package

Organisational Overview

We are the leading trade association for the UK’s offshore energy industry, giving a voice to over 450 organisations and businesses throughout the country.

OEUK is committed to fostering a thriving UK powered by homegrown, affordable energy — produced safely, responsibly, and sustainably. We engage, inform and champion the offshore energy sector and its workforce, collaborating with our members to meet the UK’s energy needs now and in the future.

Role Summary

The Communications Adviser supports the delivery of OEUK's communications and media activity, helping to promote the organisation, its members and the wider offshore energy industry. Working across media relations, digital communications, content creation and stakeholder engagement, the role contributes to reputation management, communications campaigns and strategic communications activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional looking to develop their experience within a fast-paced corporate affairs environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of OEUK's press office, including media monitoring and responding to enquiries.
• Create engaging content for a range of channels, including press releases, articles, newsletters, speeches, presentations and social media.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with journalists, members and key stakeholders.
• Support communications campaigns, events and media opportunities that promote OEUK and the offshore energy sector.
• Manage and update content across digital platforms, including the OEUK website.
• Prepare briefings, research and communications materials to support spokespeople and colleagues.
• Contribute to reputation management activity, including support during sensitive or high-profile communications issues.
• Monitor industry, political and media developments and provide communications insights and recommendations.

Person specification

We're looking for a communications professional with strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in current affairs, business, energy or public policy.

You will bring:

• A degree, professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline.
• Experience gained through communications, media, public relations, or related roles, placements, internships or graduate programmes.
• Strong content creation, editing and proofreading skills.
• An understanding of media relations, public relations and digital communications.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and digital communications platforms.
• Experience using website content management systems, such as WordPress, would be beneficial.

About You

You are an organised and adaptable communicator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You can interpret complex information and communicate it clearly and effectively for different audiences. You build positive working relationships, manage priorities effectively and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You are committed to continuous learning and are motivated to contribute to the success of OEUK and the wider offshore energy sector.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working 9am –5pm, Monday to Friday in a hybrid office environment with additional hours worked as required for communications activities.

Why Work at OEUK?

At OEUK, you'll have the opportunity to work at the centre of conversations shaping the future of the UK's offshore energy sector.

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to senior industry leaders and national media.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• The chance to contribute to high-profile communications and industry campaigns.

Benefits include:

• Learning & development opportunities
• 27 days annual leave (pro‑rata)
• Hybrid and Flexible Working
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Ability to purchase/sell annual leave
• Life cover (4× salary)

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a Cover Letter and CV outlining your suitability for the rolevia recruitment@oeuk.org.uk by Friday 18th September 2026.

For the full job description, please visit our careers page.

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What interests you about this role and OEUK?
• Describe your communications, PR, media or journalism experience.
• What types of content have you created professionally?
• How have you used AI tools to support communications or content creation?
• Do you have experience creating content for multiple communication channels?
• Do you have experience working with journalists, media outlets or press office activities?

Experience:

• Press releases: 2 years (required)
• Communication skills: 2 years (required)
• Media relations: 2 years (required)
• Writing skills: 3 years (required)
• Content creation: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• London, Greater London (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London