Who we are…
Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors.
We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Somerset and looking to compliment, scale and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector.
Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world-class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best-in-class high energy density and long-lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies.
Purpose of the Role
At Agratas, our Corporate Communications team is responsible for promoting and protecting our brand and reputation, both inside and outside the business. We share our success stories, support internal engagement, manage external visibility and help handle issues that could impact our image.
We are seeking a motivated and creative Corporate Communications Specialist to join our dynamic team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in communications, with lots of support and variety in a fast-paced, collaborative team.
This is a hybrid role based at our Coventry office on the University of Warwick campus, with regular travel to our other UK locations in Oxford and Somerset.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Assist in creating and implementing communication plans aligned with our company objectives and values.
- Draft and edit various communication materials, including press releases, corporate announcements, newsletters, internal emails and posting Intranet updates.
- Collaborate with the design team to develop visually appealing communication materials, including infographics, presentations, and digital assets.
- Support the production of video content, including scripting, filming, and editing, to effectively convey key messages and enhance audience engagement.
- Support the management of social media channels, including content creation, scheduling, and monitoring engagement.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
- Assist in organising and coordinating corporate events, including community events, townhalls, and other internal events.
- Collaborate with senior team members to develop crisis communication plans and respond to media inquiries as needed.
- Manage our internal and external mailboxes, responding to incoming messages in our mailboxes and logging key enquiries.
- Provide administrative support, such as maintaining media contact lists, tracking communication metrics, and managing communication assets.
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- A collaborative, can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn.
- Good organisation skills – able to juggle different tasks and deadlines.
- An interest in communications, media, or branding.
- Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and social media platforms (SharePoint Intranet too – but not essential).
What you’ll get…
As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.
At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
