Nick T.-Energy Communications
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Experience
Energy communications consultant
Nick Turton Communications
- Helping organisations in the clean energy sector build brand, thought leadership and market visibility in Germany and the UK.
External Affairs Director
Energy Institute
Building the status of energy professionals and reinforcing the role of evidence at the heart of global energy debates.
I led two teams, one producing original research, editorial content and events - including the Statistical Review of World Energy, New Energy World magazine and the International Energy Week conference.
The other delivered the full integrated communication mix, from internal comms, PR and public affairs to marketing, digital and social media.
As strategic adviser to the CEO and board, I was instrumental in developing new collaborative partnerships and pivoting the charity decisively into its strategy of accelerating the energy transition.
Director, Head of Energy Practice
Madano
Led a specialist team at a dynamic communications agency providing strategic and tactical advice to help low carbon energy organisations enhance their engagement with policy makers and grow their brand awareness in the media.
This involved the full client service, from understanding issues, building the necessary evidence base, narratives and materials through to implementation and monitoring of results.
Clients across Europe and North America included developers of low carbon power generation technologies, the Teesside industrial carbon capture and storage cluster, and European climate monitoring services.
Head of News
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Played a pivotal role in establishing a new government department, setting up the media relations, social media and visits operation from scratch and becoming a trusted communication adviser to successive ministerial and civil service leadership teams.
Led on all external communication activity relating to energy and climate change policy, including strategies to build cross-government and public support domestically for the UK’s Low Carbon Transition Plan and internationally for an ambitious climate deal at COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009.
On call 24/7 handling breaking stories, as lead point of contact for journalists, No10 Downing Street and other Whitehall departments.
Deputy Head of News
Department for Business
Oversaw the workload on press desks covering energy, science, postal & employment issues under successive Secretaries of State.
Comms lead throughout the protracted shift in nuclear energy policy, including media strategy for Talking Energy, then government's most extensive ever consultation, deploying entire team to publicise ten simultaneous city events.
Also key member of project board for the sale of the Government's stake in British Energy, working closely with financial advisers to develop comms materials, handle intense media speculation and choreograph announcement of sale to EDF.
Led crisis comms response to during the Grangemouth fuel tanker strike, setting up a 24/7 incident press desk and advising COBR on the release of authoritative information to help normalise supplies.
Included 6 months as acting Head of News, leading 25-strong team.
Senior Press Officer
Department of Trade and Industry
Press Secretary to Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks, managing the energy press desk.
Ensured ministerial visibility during 'tight' gas supply winter of 2005/06 by stage managing a series of well-publicised pipeline visits to reassure the public about steps being taken to keep the lights on.
Orchestrated a sustained public debate on energy for the Government‘s Energy Review, targeting all major regional media outlets during a programme of events, stunts and visits across the UK.
Senior Press Officer
Department for Work and Pensions
Managed the press desk working to the Disability Minister, Children’s Minister and CSA Chief Executive.
Organised celebrity ‘mystery shopper’ photo ops on ten regional high streets, highlighting good and poor practice, to publicise new Disability Discrimination Act duties on small businesses.
Introduced new internal warning processes in failing Child Support Agency to gain greater foresight of red-flag cases.
Press Officer
Cabinet Office
Worked to successive Civil Service Ministers, also for Cabinet Secretary Sir Richard Wilson.
Handled propriety issues during a series of high profile controversies relating to the ministerial and special adviser codes.
Generated coverage challenging the Sir Humphrey stereotype of the civil service by giving print and broadcast media fly-on-the wall access to ethnic minority and disabled internship programmes.
Press Officer
European Commission UK Representation
Responsible for rebuttal strategy and implementation as part of wider London-based team tailoring presentation of the Commission’s work to the UK media.
Launched Euromyth bulletin with hard-hitting critique of Eurosceptic media, drawing praise and vitriol in the press.
Parliamentary Researcher
Candy Atherton MP
Managed Westminster office, drafted speeches, press releases and articles, briefed journalists, supported Select Committee work and spent time assisting with surgeries in constituency office.
Active role in local campaigns including Cornwall’s successful bid for EU Objective 1 funding and attempts to keep UK’s last tin mine open.
Also parallel role as Researcher to the All Party Parliamentary Water Group.
Marketing Executive
Bridisco Ltd
Production control of monthly trade catalogue from initial brief and copy writing to digital page make-up and proofing.
Coordination of advertisement revenue and management of budget.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Energy and Government and Administration.
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Experienced in Marketing, Research and Development, and Strategy.
Summary
I am a 'strategic do-er' with twenty years' experience creating and delivering impactful communication strategies for governments, businesses and non-profits across the global energy sector and clean economy.
Based between Berlin and London, I am available for one-off, temporary and extended assignments, small or large, across the energy sectors in Germany, the UK and internationally.
From explaining complex energy policies and championing low carbon technologies to promoting major international events and publicising the latest research, I am adept at leading teams and projects, advising ministers, CEOs and other senior figures, and building collaborative partnerships and networks.
I am at my best wrestling with the communication challenges posed by the energy transition in our unpredictable world, crafting and deploying words and materials to position organisations and connect with their audiences.
I am a Fellow of the Energy Institute, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and sit on the steering committee of Pride in Energy.
Skills
Discovery
- Research Landscape And Issues, Workshop The Brief With Client
- Diagnose, Evaluate Prior Activity
- Define Communication Strategy - Internal, External, Public, Private, Agree Kpis
- Identify Audience 'Universe' And Tiered Target Stakeholders
- Craft Core Narrative - 'Message House', 'Elevator Pitch', Story Ideas
- Plot Out 'Grid' Of Project Milestones, External Hooks, Risks
Development
- Review Existing 'Owned' Channels To Ensure Readiness And Brand Consistency
- Draft Written Materials: Talking Points, Op-Eds, Media Releases, Briefings, Correspondence, Slide Decks, Reports
- Develop Digital Assets: Search-Optimised Web Content, Social Media Graphics, Toolkits
- Advise And Brief Spokespeople, Partners, Endorsers
Delivery
- Publish, Launch, Choreograph Execution Of All Elements Of Plan
- Reach Out To Stakeholders And Media Outlets For 121 Engagement
- Deploy Spokespeople, Activate Partners And Endorsers
- Deliver Events And Manage Presence On Third-Party Platforms
- Monitor For Opportunities, Risks
- Feed Back Internally To Ensure Joined Up Working, Monitor Kpis
Languages
Education
London School of Economics
MSc · European Politics & Policy · London, United Kingdom
University of Reading
BA · Politics & International Relations · Reading, United Kingdom · First Class Hons
Rawlett School
4 A Levels · French, History, English, General studies · Tamworth, United Kingdom · 2 As, 2 Bs
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Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Nick is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Nick speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
Nick has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Nick has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Nick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Nick would be well-suited for roles such as: Energy communications consultant, External Affairs Director, Director, Head of Energy Practice.
Nick's most recent position is Energy communications consultant at Nick Turton Communications.
In recent years, Nick has worked for Nick Turton Communications and Energy Institute.
Nick is most experienced in industries like Energy and Government and Administration.
Nick is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development, and Strategy.
Nick has recently worked in industries like Energy.
Nick has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development, and Strategy.
Nick holds a Master in European Politics & Policy from London School of Economics and a Bachelor in Politics & International Relations from University of Reading.
Nick is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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