Communications & Project Assistant (APF40001)

Job Title:               Communications & Project Assistant
Location:               Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation:     Competitive + Benefits
Role Type:             Full time / Permanent 
Role ID:                 SF64274

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Communications & Project Assistant at our Hinkley Point C site.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s vast network of rooms. 

The role
As a Communications & Project Assistant, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Being part of the MEH Alliance working on Hinkley Point C is a chance to be involved in a major project with national significance. You will support in the MEH Project Office, responsible for implementing communications tools that will grow productivity and efficiency within the organisation, and consolidating information that will enable the team to work more effectively.

Day-to-day, you’ll work cross-functionally and collaboratively to produce presentations, facilitate online webinars, developing engaging content and organising online events. 

• Ensure timely delivery of the MEH Weekly Highlights and Quarterly Newsletters.
• Provide regular contributions to The Point newspaper (HPC wide publication).
• Successfully execute events, workshops, and webinars, including conducting post-event evaluations.
• Develop social media content to support recruitment and enhance brand visibility.
• Manage content for the MEH Alliance website.

Please note that this position involves travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

This role is full time, thirty-seven hours per week, and is based at Hinkley Point C, amongst provides hybrid working arrangements with three days in the office/on site and two days working from home. 

Essential experience of the Communications & Project Assistant

• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• A varied graphic design portfolio spanning a variety of media and initiatives targeting multiple demographic segments
• Experience in editing and proof reading 
• Excellent English language and grammatical style
• Strong ability in the use of Office365 (SharePoint, Powerpoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Canva, Wordpress, or Adobe Creative Suite tools are desirable
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools

Qualifications for the Communications & Project Assistant 

• Minimum NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience
• Qualifications relating to Photography and/or Graphic Design is advantageous

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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