UK Corporate Relations Adviser

Where you fit in

This role reports to the Head of UK Communications. The purpose of the role is to support and grow Shell’s trust in the UK through effective communications, with a strong focus on internal communications, building brand and reputation, and securing Shell's credibility in the energy transition.

What’s the role?

• To design, manage and execute communications strategies, heavily weighed towards internal communications, in support of Shell UK and its associated businesses.
• Build reputation and influence with key stakeholders through creative and compelling communications across internal and external audiences.
• Design and lead communications and profiling strategy for the UK Country Chair across all internal channels. Connect with Shell’s corporate centre to ensure integrated, purposeful communication across channels.
• Support major set piece projects including the Shell UK Brand Campaign and partnerships such as British Cycling, prioritising communications voice and resource to best effect for the whole of Shell UK, often with competing demands across UK businesses.
• Help design and deliver a UK strategic communications and content strategy in support of the Shell Group strategy, that reflects business objectives, builds Shell's brand and reputation and secures societal licence to operate.                                                                          
• Use external and internal insights and digital analytics tools to inform strategy and content and embed a robust approach to evaluation with clearly defined measurement frameworks and KPIs.
• Ensure full compliance with the Disclosure Standard for all UK content.
• Deliver effective and compliant contract management with external agencies, suppliers and partners.

What we need from you

• Strong track record of managing integrated communications strategies across platforms and in complex external environments, with a particular emphasis on internal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to write accurately under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, ability to build trust and experience working in challenging external environments and in conflict resolution.
• Strong strategy, planning and team management capabilities.
• Competency in digital and social media engagement strategies, as well as the ability to work with media relations to resolve corporate challenges.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

Company Description

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.