Communications Advisor

Role Synopsis:

In this role, you will support the delivery of communications for business transformation and operational initiatives. You will create, review and publish procurement related communications across multiple channels, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure messaging is clear, consistent and timely. You will provide feedback on communications developed by others, improve content quality and support the execution of communication activities through tools such as Dotdigital, SharePoint and Teams. The role requires strong ownership, accountability and an ability to independently drive work through to completion.

Key Accountabilities:

• Create, review and publish procurement communications across multiple channels, including emails, newsletters, intranet articles and digital collaboration platforms.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure procurement communications are clear, consistent and audience-focused.
• Review communications developed by project teams, providing feedback and recommendations to improve clarity, quality and effectiveness.
• Translate complex procurement and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling communications using Smart Brevity principles, visualisation techniques, and storytelling to drive awareness, understanding, and adoption.
• Manage content in communication platforms such as Dotdigital, SharePoint and Teams, including drafting, formatting, testing and publishing communications.
• Coordinate communication reviews and approvals, proactively following up on actions to ensure timely delivery.
• Support procurement communications governance processes and help maintain communication standards and best practices.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to support effective communication and engagement with target audiences.
• Monitor and report on communication performance metrics, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Essential Education:

• Degree in communications, marketing, public relations or similar field

Core communications and technology skills : Strong writer with an understanding of digital communication channels and technologies

• Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience developing, reviewing and improving communication content created by others.
• Strong digital fluency and familiarity with communication channels such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, Teams and email platforms such as Dotdigital.
• Comfortable using communication and collaboration technologies to draft, review, test and publish content.
• Ability to provide analysis and insights into communication effectiveness.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.

Interpersonal influence Ability to form strong relationships at all levels of the organization to help achieve positive outcomes

Ownership and accountability Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for deliverables, proactively drive actions to completion and deliver commitments with minimal supervision

Self-starter – Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Agility – Proven track record operating effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Criteria:

• 5+ years working in corporate communications or similar field
• Experience working in a matrix, global organization
• Existing knowledge of the oil & gas, energy business a plus
• Existing knowledge of the procurement sector is an absolute plus