External Communications Coordinator

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As a External Communications Coordinator, you'll provide logistical and publishing support for external communications delivery. You'll coordinate scheduling, formatting, and stakeholder inputs to enable timely, consistent, and brand-aligned messaging across external channels. You'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As a External Communications Coordinator, you will help drive our goals by:

• Supporting media engagement by handling media queries, coordinating responses, and contributing to crisis monitoring and the 24/7 on-call rota.
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, and speaking notes for senior leaders.
• Coordinating the external content calendar and managing stakeholder inputs, approvals, and version control across multiple teams.
• Maintaining delivery trackers, publishing logs, media metrics, and reporting dashboards to support smooth campaign execution.
• Supporting logistics for media activities and continuously improving publishing workflows, processes, and communications governance.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• A background in Communications, Administration, or Digital Media, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage scheduling and logistics under pressure.
• A responsive, service-focused approach with the ability to support fast-moving communications activity.
• Effective collaboration skills, working well with teams across functions and maintaining smooth coordination.
• Familiarity with publishing tools, formatting standards, brand guidelines, and accessibility principles, with an awareness of values-based and emotionally intelligent communication.

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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