Media and Stakeholder Relations Manager
Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future. We are looking to recruit a Media & Stakeholder Relations Manager to lead Viridor’s media activity, social media presence and stakeholder communications, strengthening our reputation nationally and within the communities where we operate. Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 Location: Home‑based with UK‑wide travel In this role, you would be responsible for: Leading media engagement; delivering proactive campaigns and managing reactive press handling Managing reputational issues; responding quickly to enquiries and negative or inaccurate coverage Owning our social media channels; planning, writing and publishing content aligned to external priorities Driving high‑quality content; stories, video and leadership visibility that strengthen our narrative Coordinating with external agencies; ensuring clear direction and consistent messaging Supporting local PR around sites; improving sentiment in host communities through strong storytelling Providing senior leadership media support; preparing briefings, messaging and lines to take . To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here. How to apply Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready! We are a Great Place to Work There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio. What can we offer you? We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.