Communications Lead

Job title: Communications Lead

Location: London - Hybrid 

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000

Team: Marketing

Reporting To: Head of Marketing Communications

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2024

Kaluza reimagines energy to bring net-zero within everyone’s reach. The Kaluza Platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all. 

From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimising energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers and the energy system. 

We have a strong flexible, hybrid working ethos, we aim to be as flexible as possible to balance work with life. As a company we come together annually for our conference and end of year celebrations! 

What will I be doing?

Role Overview

We’re looking for a news-savvy, PR hustler and B2B communications expert to identify and forge media opportunities that cement Kaluza as the advanced software platform for energy to support commercial success. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow the profile and brand equity of one the leading B2B technology companies at the heart of the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities  

• Increase Kaluza’s share of voice across top-tier global news outlets and business, energy, and technology trades, through proactively pitching fresh story angles and news-hijacking.
• Lead sustained relationship-building activity with target media, collaborating with key journalists to bring great stories to life.
• Develop a pipeline of impactful profiling opportunities (including editorials, events and podcasts) for our key spokespeople, establishing them as voices of authority and go-to experts on energy transformation.
• Devise, own and execute a media events programme that generates key PR moments for Kaluza and strengthens relationships.
• Be accountable for crafting data-rich and digestible media briefs and providing executive counsel ahead of press engagements, optimising coverage outcomes.
• Work closely with the Head of Marketing Communications to create a stream of external comms initiatives that shine a light on Kaluza’s pioneering innovation and global growth. 
• Own stand-out PR campaigns that strategically leverage communications channels to amplify reach and drive commercial value.
• Champion great coverage and media content internally, and coach the sales team in distributing to key commercial contacts to strengthen relationships. 
• Monitor and report relevant media stories and coverage internally, keeping employees informed and aligned on industry news and Kaluza’s position.
• Support crisis communications efforts, recommending strategies to protect brand reputation.
• Manage a successful awards program that further validates Kaluza’s market-leading platform.

About You 

• Essential: Extensive experience in B2B communications (in-house or agency), ideally within the technology or energy sectors, with proven PR success.
• Essential: Robust understanding of the energy and/or technology media landscape, possessing a book of contacts and strong, existing relationships with key journalists.
• Savvy comms strategist and proactive go-getter to devise and deliver great PR outcomes.
• Outstanding copywriter able to author bold and compelling content that captures attention and increases brand equity.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills with a proven ability to secure high-value media opportunities.
• Tuned into emerging news cycles with an instinct for how to shape expert commentary.
• Thoughtful and purposeful communicator; able to galvanise internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• A team player energised by a fast-paced scale up environment.

What will set you apart 

• Deep understanding of the energy transition and its driving forces including renewable generation, distribution and storage, electrification, and the energy trading markets
• A solid grasp of the technology landscape with a focus on AI, data science and nascent technologies 

Kaluza Values

Here at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business: 

We’re on a mission, We build together, We’re inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose.

Read more about our values over on our careers site.

From us you’ll get

• Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance + Virtual GP
• Life Assurance
• Access to Furthr - a Climate Action app
• Free Mortgage Advice and Eye Tests
• Perks at Work - access to thousands of retail discounts
• 5% Flex Fund to spend on the benefits you want most
• 26 days holiday

• Flexible bank holidays, giving you an additional 8 days which you can choose to take whenever you like

• Progressive leave policies with no qualifying service periods, including 26 weeks full pay if you have a new addition to your family 
• Dedicated personal learning and home office budgets
• Flexible working — we trust you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle
• And more…

Even better? You’ll have access to these benefits from day 1 when you join.

We want the best people

We’re keen to meet people from all walks of life — our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you.

Find out more about working in Kaluza on our careers page and LinkedIn.