Location
Oxfordshire with flexibility to be home-based or office-based. Regular site visits to Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park, Watchfield, Swindon, SN6 8TH are required. Periodic meetings in Oxford and travel to other UK locations may be necessary. A clean driving licence is advantageous but public transport use is encouraged.

Hours
Part-time, 4 days per week with core hours from 9am to 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work required to support events.

Salary
£30,000 to £35,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience, skills and qualifications. Freelance daily rates can be discussed.

About the Role
Westmill Energy is home to two pioneering community-owned renewable energy co-operatives and a charity based in Oxfordshire. The Communications Lead will play a key role in strengthening engagement with members, directors and the wider community by delivering clear, consistent and timely communications. This role supports the promotion of Westmill Wind and Solar Co-operatives and Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET), showcasing their social, environmental and economic benefits.

The role involves leading communications across multiple channels including newsletters, website, social media, press releases and promotional materials, ensuring alignment with Westmill’s refreshed brand and values. You will create engaging content, manage digital presence, coordinate events and community engagement activities, and gather performance data to measure impact.

Working closely with colleagues, directors and community partners, you will help share stories, project updates and case studies that demonstrate Westmill’s impact. The role also includes event planning and delivery, managing registrations, preparing materials, and supporting event logistics.

This is a diverse and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with people, communicating with varied audiences, and contributing across communications and community engagement to support the growth and visibility of community-owned renewable energy projects.

Experience
- Proven experience creating and managing content for websites, newsletters, member communications and social media platforms.
- Experience using Canva or similar design tools to produce professional communications materials.
- Confidence using WordPress or similar content management systems.
- Experience planning and delivering community events or public engagement activities is desirable.
- Familiarity with social media management tools and digital marketing techniques is beneficial.

About you
- Genuine interest in community-owned renewable energy and alignment with Westmill’s values and aims.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage confidently with diverse audiences including members, directors, stakeholders and local communities.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to adjust tone for different audiences.
- Well-organised, proactive, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
- Adaptable and responsive in a fast-moving environment.
- Enthusiastic about learning and developing new skills.
- Positive, proactive and confident communicator both in writing and in person.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Awareness of climate change, community energy sector, and sustainability is desirable.
- Knowledge of SEO, AI tools for communications, and brand development is advantageous.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across community energy, sustainability and stakeholder networks.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified, but relevant experience and skills in communications, digital content creation, and community engagement are essential.