National Grid is looking to appoint a Vice President Corporate Communications

This global role will be based in the US and sit within the newly created Corporate Communications and Brand Center of Excellence.

It goes without saying that the role of a senior communications professional is to protect, promote and enhance the company’s reputation.

It’s also a given that you will have experience of all aspects of strategic communications, media crisis management and the ability to create consistent narratives and messaging.

But have you done this for a company that is central to decarbonisation efforts in the Northeast of the United States and the UK?

Would you like the opportunity to reflect one day and know that you were responsible for the strategy that informed and educated customers on how we secure clean, reliable energy? How National Grid’s participation in large infrastructure projects helped to secure energy for ours and our children’s futures?

What does it look like?

You will be accountable for driving and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy aligned to National Grid’s vision, strategy and values.

Set the Group strategic narrative, amplifying our story and tailoring for different stakeholder groups and geographies, and developing the associated governance, policies, and guidance.

You will build editorial calendars, annual plans and strategic engagement strategies and platforms for the CEO and senior executives to convey the National Grid story effectively and with impact.

Partner with colleagues in Investor Relations, Policy and Government Affairs, Social Impact and Community Engagement and Sustainability to deliver consistent, aligned messaging and first-class content across all platforms.

Develop and execute key strategic reputation projects, building cross-functional, integrated media and policy campaigns for National Grid that speak at a Group, regional and Business Unit level.

Lead Corporate Affairs’ crisis communications strategy and our response to crises, working closely with the wider business to ensure effective mitigations and acting as the primary point of contact for media enquiries.
Essentially the work you do will be pivotal in enhancing National Grid’s brand and reputation.

So what will it take?

To succeed, you will be an experienced leader (minimum of five years) and can evidence managing large teams and influencing across multiple geographies, in large complex organisations.

It would be of benefit if you have a background in the regulated utilities industries, but if not, at a minimum you will have a background within other highly regulated industries.

If you can get executive leaders in a line with a consistent narrative, can manage the US and UK media, are a high performer, direct and uphold integrity in everything you do – we want to hear from you!

National Grid is committed to doing the right thing, finding a better way and making it happen. If you want to be part of this journey, apply today!

Job Dimensions

Location: NY / NE
Hiring Manager: Global Head of Corporate Communications and Brand.
Salary range: $246,000-$308,000 + wider executive benefits
Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team. #LI-AH