Communications Business Partner

Cadent Gas Ltd – Shape the communications that inform, engage and protect our network. As our Communications Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in shaping how Cadent communicates across the North London Network. This permanent role works closely with network leadership and colleagues across Communications and External Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead proactive media relations, manage issues and crisis communications to protect and enhance Cadent’s reputation.
• Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, shaping how strategic priorities and change are communicated.
• Design and deliver integrated communication campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring impact and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and support communications activity during operational incidents, providing calm, clear and effective messaging.
• Build strong relationships with journalists, stakeholders and partners to support proactive and reactive communications.
• Deliver engaging internal communications that connect colleagues to our vision, priorities and culture.
• Champion Cadent’s tone of voice, brand standards and communications best practice across the network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate, external and internal communications, media relations including crisis management.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and translate them into clear, practical communications plans.
• Confidence producing high‑quality, engaging content across a range of channels and audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to challenge, influence and advise senior leaders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace in a fast‑moving environment.
• Creative flair for developing innovative communication solutions.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a recognised communications qualification or relevant experience.

Benefits

• Company car provided.
• UK driving licence required.
• 1‑in‑4 standby rota providing on‑call media support across all Cadent networks.
• Annual bonus.
• Pension scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory days, and an option to buy more.
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments.
• Career development with funded learning options.
• Flexible working and strong equity, diversity & inclusion commitments.
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits.
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network – can’t wait to welcome you!

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