External Communications Consultant

  • Pigment Consulting Ltd
  • Feb 26, 2026
Contractor Marketing

Job Description

External Communications Consultant

Remote Working

Pigment Consulting is a bold, digitally-enabled transformation consultancy built to tackle the public sector's most complex challenges.

We work collaboratively with government and defence partners to deliver sustainable, long-term change. Through our unique one-team model, we blend deep domain expertise with hands-on delivery to achieve tangible outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Senior External Communications professional to support us across projects within our growing energy portfolio.

As a Senior External Communications Consultant, you will focus exclusively on external communications and public relations, supporting engagement with customers and the wider public.

You will bring deep expertise in managing reputational strategy, media relations, and external messaging within complex, high-profile environments.

Ideally, you will have a strong track record of delivering PR strategy and campaigns within the energy sector, with a clear understanding of energy stakeholders, regulatory landscapes, and public scrutiny.

Experience working with energy companies, whether utilities, infrastructure providers, renewables, oil & gas, or broader energy transition organisations will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and shape external communications strategy for energy-focused clients
  • Develop and manage public relations campaigns targeting customers and the general public
  • Provide senior counsel on reputational risk and media positioning
  • Engage confidently with senior client stakeholders and external audiences
  • Align communications strategy with broader commercial and regulatory objectives

About You:

  • Significant experience in Public Relations, ideally within the energy sector
  • Strong understanding of customer-facing and public communications strategy
  • Proven ability to manage complex, high-profile external communications programmes
  • Confident advising senior leadership teams

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping external narratives within a sector undergoing significant transformation.

If you are interested in learning more please apply directly. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.