External Communications & Content Manager
We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.
We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.
Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/
Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.
Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/
Job Description Summary:
The External Communications & Content Manager plays a key role in shaping how the company is seen, heard, and understood across its core markets. At the centre of the organisation’s external voice, this role is responsible for building trust, strengthening reputation, and elevating the company’s profile as a leading force in the energy transition.Working closely with the Head of Communications & Brand, the role will develop compelling narratives and high-impact communications that bring the company’s purpose, ambition, and expertise to life. From proactive media engagement and thought leadership to reputation management and executive positioning, the role ensures the organisation communicates with clarity, credibility, and confidence across a fast-moving and highly visible industry.
This is a strategic and hands-on role for a strong communicator who thrives on turning complex topics into meaningful stories, spotting opportunities to shape the conversation, and helping the business lead from the front in an evolving renewable energy landscape.
Job Description:
Role and responsibilities
Develop and deliver external communications and content strategies aligned to business and brand objectives
Shape compelling narratives and thought leadership that strengthens the company’s reputation and position in the energy transition
Lead proactive media engagement across core markets, building strong relationships with journalists and identifying opportunities to elevate the company’s profile
Manage and coordinate multi-channel external content, including website, social media, and speaking opportunities
Translate complex technical, regulatory, and industry topics into clear, engaging and position-driven communications for audiences
Manage sensitive communications through messaging, issues response, and stakeholder coordination
Prepare senior leaders and subject matter experts for external engagement through communications and media training, briefings and messaging support
Manage communications agencies, coordinating activity across markets to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment
Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and audience insight to continually strengthen communications effectiveness and share of voice
Collaborate closely with Brand Manager, Internal Communications Manager and Events Manager to create a strong holistic approach to Nadara’s communications.
Skills and experience
Proven experience in corporate communications, media relations, or public relations, ideally within complex, regulated, or infrastructure-related sectors
Strong experience developing and delivering multi-channel content and thought leadership strategies
Demonstrated success managing proactive media relations and external positioning across multiple markets
Ability to shape clear, credible narratives for a range of external audiences, including media, partners, and stakeholders
Experience supporting senior leaders with media engagement and public-facing communications
Strong judgement and experience managing sensitive issues and incidents
Experience in managing agencies, including briefing, coordination, and performance management
Comfortable operating across international and cross-cultural environments, balancing global consistency with local relevance
Native-level English, with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
Data-driven mindset with experience monitoring, reporting, and evaluating communications performance to optimise approach, messaging, and impact.
Preferred skills
Experience in renewable energy, energy transition, infrastructure, utilities, or sustainability-driven industries
Experience working across one or more of Nadara’s core markets: UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, and the USA
Additional European languages (particularly Italian, Spanish or Portuguese)
Will liaise with
Communications & Brand team, with close collaboration across Brand, Internal Communications, and Events
Executive Team, providing strategic communications support, updates, and recommendations to drive engagement and alignment
Cross-functional teams across the business, including Development, Regulatory, Sustainability, Commercial, and regional market teams
People team, ensuring alignment between employer brand, culture, and external positioning.
Personal attributes
High level of professional judgement, integrity, and discretion
Calm and credible presence, particularly when handling sensitive topics
Strategic thinker with the ability to connect day-to-day communications activity to long-term goals
Confident self-starter who is comfortable working independently while closely aligned with internal stakeholders
Strong collaborator who builds trust across departments and geographies
Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Purpose-driven, with a genuine interest in sustainability and the energy transition.
Pay and benefits
At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.
Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.
Equality and equity
Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.
Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.
Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.
What we expect from you
We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.
If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.
Location:
EdinburghTime Type:
Full timeWorker Subtype:
Regular