Net Zero Stakeholder & Communications Advisor

National Grid plc; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Net Zero Stakeholder & Communications Advisor in Aberdeen. This role involves shaping communication strategies for hydrogen and decarbonization projects, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring effective public consultations. The ideal candidate will have extensive communication experience in energy or similar industries, with strong project management skills. They will be a proactive communicator, able to craft compelling narratives and build lasting relationships, driving the mission for a greener future in the energy sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 6%

26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays

Flexible benefits, including private healthcare

Double-match pension scheme

Financial support for memberships

Professional training and development access

Qualifications

• Proven experience within energy, infrastructure, or construction industries on major projects.
• Strong understanding of corporate communications and media relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and delivering communications strategies for Net Zero projects.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and media.
• Developing high impact communications.

Skills

Expert communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Crisis communications

Project management

Understanding of public affairs

Engagement strategies

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Job description

Net Zero Stakeholder & Communications Advisor

Location: Aberdeen, GB, AB32 6US
Livingston, GB, EH54 8AF

Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 2307

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

Join National Gas as our Net Zero Stakeholder & Communications Adviser and help drive some of the UK’s most ambitious hydrogen and decarbonisation projects. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in securing Britain’s energy and supporting the transition to a cleaner, greener future.

As the Net Zero Stakeholder & Communications Adviser, you’ll be at the heart of major infrastructure projects that matter not just to us, but to communities, businesses, and the future of energy in Britain. You’ll help deliver clear, positive communications and build trusted relationships with stakeholders, ensuring our projects are understood, supported, and successful.

What you’ll be doing

• Shaping and delivering communications and engagement strategies for Net Zero projects, including public consultations.
• Developing and executing high impact communications, meaningful stakeholder engagement and statutory consultations.
• Ensuring messaging is consistent and aligned with National Gas’s broader communications framework.
• Producing high-quality content, from press releases to digital campaigns, and overseeing agency partners.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with media, industry partners, regulators, government agencies, residents, businesses, charities, and community groups.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of communications and engagement activities, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with project teams across engineering, consents, lands, procurement, and legal.
• Promoting safety, security, and wellbeing within the team.

About you

You’re a natural communicator who thrives on building relationships and influencing others. Your proactive, collaborative approach and ability to stay calm under pressure will set you up for success in this fast-paced, high-impact role.

Key requirements & experience

• Proven experience within energy, infrastructure, construction or similar industries on major projects.
• Strong understanding of corporate/project communications, community engagement, public affairs, media relations, and public consultation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a knack for crafting engaging narratives.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach, able to balance day-to-day tasks with long-term planning.
• Confident managing senior stakeholder relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to manage crisis communications and work under pressure.
• Passion for energy and commitment to sustainability.
• Solid project management skills, including time, scope, procurement, and external resource management.
• Experience delivering complex programmes and managing project costs.
• Ability to identify and manage risk, and communicate complex matters clearly.
• Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting to large or challenging audiences.
• Collaborative team player, able to represent communications at senior levels.
• Thorough knowledge of Scottish planning consents process.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Coming from a regulated industry or communications agency background is advantageous.

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays – option available to buy extra or sell days
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double‑match pension scheme – for every £1 you put in, we’ll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt‑In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury
• Excellent family‑friendly provisions – maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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