Public Relations Executive

Job Description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it.

We’re the household heroes powering 1 in 3 homes in the UK – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK’s homes greener and more energy efficient, together with our friends at Hive. By using their clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier to reduce your home’s carbon-footprint. And with our Peak Save programme, we’re actively rewarding better energy use too.

About your role:

We are looking for a proactive Public Relations Executive to support the Head of PR Campaigns in delivering impactful news campaigns that enhance the reputation of the British Gas brand and drive service uptake.

In this role, you will lead proactive media and PR campaigns targeting national, regional, and digital audiences. Responsibilities include writing press releases, managing media relations, and building a network of regional spokespeople. You will also track media opportunities, contribute to media planning, and ensure the seamless execution of campaigns across PR, digital, and social channels.

Additionally, you will manage broadcast interviews, work closely with Corporate Affairs for a unified approach to PR and issues management, and collaborate with PR agencies and the broader marketing team. You will also host journalists at key events and ensure excellence in all PR activities to strengthen the British Gas brand.

The role could be someone who is an established Account Executive at a PR agency or in-house role but we would also consider a more junior candidate who has just started their PR career.

Here's what we’re looking for:

• Has experience in a PR or journalistic position handling national and/or regional news. Can demonstrate an interest in news.

• Has a passion for brands, an interest in news and celebrity culture and digital media.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively in a matrix organisation and support with positive news flow.

• Digitally-savvy, with sound understanding of the impact of social and digital media on brand reputation.

• Highly collaborative and willing to get stuck into a wide range of tasks and prioritise accordingly.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place, we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexiblity to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

www.morethanacareer.energy/britishgas

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

#LI-BGAS

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/britishgas

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.