Job Description

Entity: Gas & Low Carbon Energy
Job Family Group: Communications & External Affairs Group
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Overview:
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. Our people want to play their part in solving the big, sophisticated challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world's need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices at Pune, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement,
Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better - and how you can play your part in our extraordinary team?
Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!
Role: Communications Manager, Gas & Low Carbon Energy
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to lead communications strategies for our Gas & Low Carbon Energy portfolio. This role will be instrumental in shaping our narrative, engaging stakeholders, and supporting BP's transition to a net-zero future.
Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies and plans for BP's Gas & Low Carbon Energy businesses, aligning with overall company objectives and market trends.
• Manage and mitigate reputational risks and issues related to gas and low carbon energy activities through effective issues and policy management.
• Champion advocacy efforts, building positive relationships with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, industry bodies, and community groups.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives within the Gas & Low Carbon Energy teams, encouraging a culture of clear communication and shared purpose.
• Create compelling and impactful content across various digital and traditional communication channels, utilizing strong writing and digital communication skills.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including commercial, technical, and sustainability, to ensure integrated and consistent messaging.
• Utilize analytical thinking to measure the efficiency of communication campaigns, demonstrating impact and advising future strategies.
• Apply commercial acumen to understand business objectives and translate them into effective communication approaches.
• Proactively identify and respond to market trends, adapting communication strategies to maintain BP's leadership position in the energy transition.
• Practice active listening to understand diverse perspectives and tailor communications accordingly.
• Influence internal and external audiences through persuasive communication and well-articulated arguments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mass Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. A master's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• 8-10 Years of Proven experience in an Internal and external communications, Journalism and Social Media, ideally within the energy sector or a similarly complex industry.
• Demonstrable expertise in advocacy, issues management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of agility core practices in a communications context.
• Outstanding analytical thinking skills with a track record of creating and measuring communication impact.

• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Highly developed commercial competence and an understanding of the business drivers within the energy sector.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on digital communication strategies.
• Proven track record to drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with current market trends in gas and low carbon energy.

Join our Team and advance your career as a Communications Manager, Gas & Low Carbon Energy!
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
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