Digital Communications And Marketing Executive (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Senior Advisor - Communications and Marketing

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Job Title: Digital Communications and Marketing Executive (12 – Months Fixed Term)

An exciting opportunity to support the visibility and position of the Petrofac brand by supporting enhancements within Petrofac's digital communications and marketing delivery, acting as a key contributor to a best-in-class corporate digital presence.

As a key member of Petrofac's global Communications team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues and external agencies on a broad range of digital communications requirements, including:

• Content creation & publishing
• Campaign delivery
• Web management
• Editorial calendar
• Data, insights and continuous improvement
• Employee advocacy & social engagement

The postholder will have an indirect impact on the communications budget and will manage small budgets at the individual campaign level.

Ability to manage multiple projects and respond to tight deadlines, managing conflicting priorities in a calm and constructive manner.

Willingness and ability to take initiative and challenge the status quo to drive quality solutions and improved working practices.

Strong awareness of cultural nuances and audience needs.

Ability to build strong rapport and long-term partnerships with SMEs and senior leaders in multiple geographies.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related discipline
• Few years of experience in a digital communications or marketing role (corporate, agency, or B2B environment)
• Demonstrable experience managing social media and web platforms, with an eye for both detail and storytelling
• Experience creating social media content in multiple formats, such as short-form video, photography, graphics, and live event coverage
• Robust understanding of SEO, analytics tools (GA4, social dashboards), and accessibility best practice
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for web, social and campaign content
• Experience creating and publishing social media content across formats, including video, photography, graphics and live event coverage
• A track record of managing and maintaining digital channels (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, websites) with accuracy and consistency
• Ability to deliver against an integrated editorial calendar, aligning content with business priorities and campaign objectives
• Skilled in gathering, interpreting and presenting data from GA4, social dashboards and other analytics tools to demonstrate impact and recommend improvements
• Understanding of SEO, UX and accessibility best practices, and how these strengthen user journeys and brand reputation
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, designers, and agency partners, balancing multiple projects and deadlines
• Competence with content management systems, digital asset management and related publishing tools
• Developing confidence in translating technical or complex topics into clear, engaging digital content

Desirable Practical Skills:

• Knowledge of image and video editing tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects, or Canva equivalents)
• Ability to film and edit short-form video content for social media
• Familiarity with paid media models (Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta Ads) and basic campaign reporting

Person Specification:

• Curiosity and creativity, with a strong interest in storytelling and brand communication
• Proactive approach, able to take initiative and work under pressure when deadlines shift
• Sharp attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all content
• Collaborative and approachable, able to build trust with colleagues and stakeholders at different levels
• Willingness to learn and develop new digital skills, tools and platforms
• Awareness of the responsibilities of working within a listed business environment, including sensitivity to disclosure and reputational risk