Communications Lead

Job Family Group: Communications & External Affairs Group Job Description: Overview: We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. Our people want to play their part in solving the big, sophisticated challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world’s need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices at Pune, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our extraordinary team? Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment! Role: Communications Lead Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications lead to lead communications strategies. This role will be instrumental in shaping our narrative, engaging stakeholders, and supporting BP's transition to a net-zero future. Job Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies and plans for bp's businesses, aligning with overall company objectives and market trends. Manage and mitigate reputational risks and issues through effective issues and policy management. Champion advocacy efforts, building positive relationships with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, industry bodies, and community groups. Drive employee engagement initiatives, encouraging a culture of clear communication and shared purpose. Create compelling and impactful content across various digital and traditional communication channels, utilizing strong writing and digital communication skills. Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including commercial, technical, and sustainability, to ensure integrated and consistent messaging. Utilize analytical thinking to measure the efficiency of communication campaigns, demonstrating impact and advising future strategies. Apply commercial acumen to understand business objectives and translate them into effective communication approaches. Proactively identify and respond to market trends, adapting communication strategies to maintain BP's leadership position in the energy transition. Practice active listening to understand diverse perspectives and tailor communications accordingly. Influence internal and external audiences through persuasive communication and well-articulated arguments. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mass Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus. 8-10 Years of Proven experience in an Internal and external communications, Journalism and Social Media, ideally within the energy sector or a similarly complex industry. Demonstrable expertise in advocacy, issues management, and stakeholder engagement. Strong understanding of agility core practices in a communications context. Outstanding analytical thinking skills with a track record of creating and measuring communication impact. Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and senior leadership. Highly developed commercial competence and an understanding of the business drivers within the energy sector. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on digital communication strategies. Proven track record to drive employee engagement initiatives. Familiarity with current market trends in gas and low carbon energy. Join our Team and advance your career as a Communications Lead! At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is eligible for relocation within country Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Advocacy, Advocacy, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Brand visual standards, Business Acumen, Campaigning, Channel Management, Coaching, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Content Design, Creating and measuring impact, Crisis Communications, Digital Communication, Digital Fluency, Employee Engagement, Influencing, Issues and Policy Management (Inactive), Listening, Market Trends, Performance Consulting, Presenting, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 1 more} . ​ Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us . If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.