Job Description

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Communications Manager (12 Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

At EDF, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Here, your voice can make a direct impact on how we inspire and support one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects. In this 12‑month maternity cover role, you’ll shape clear, compelling messages that help a complex programme succeed. At EDF, Success is Personal – and this role gives you space to grow in your own way.

The Opportunity

As an External Communications Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting Hinkley Point C by developing communication that brings clarity, confidence and connection. You’ll help tell the story of a project that matters to Britain’s future, supporting our transition towards An Electric Britain while shaping messages that inspire trust across stakeholder groups.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role offers a mixture of on site working, home working, and time at our #SDC or #AztecWest offices. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, communication specialists and partners to deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑moving environment.

You’ll build your expertise on a project unlike any other in the UK. From shaping written content to supporting events, media activity and storytelling, you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills, collaborate with experienced colleagues and influence communication that reaches thousands. You’ll help translate complex information into simple, human messaging that supports the journey towards An Electric Britain.

Who You Are

We’re looking for an External Communications Manager who brings clarity, curiosity and confidence to their work. To be shortlisted, you need to offer…

• Experience working directly with senior executives

• Several years’ experience in communications within an agency or in‑house team

• Skilled written communicator able to simplify complex messages

• Content creation skills such as photography, graphics or video

• Experience with internal communications in complex organisations

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading external communication activity for the Project Director’s Office

• Developing clear written content for varied audiences

• Supporting events, presentations and leadership communication

• Creating simple content and commissioning photography, graphics and video

• Building strong relationships across a complex organisation

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £54,000 and potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.