Communication Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Corporate Communications professional based in Dartford. You will create engaging content and partner with stakeholders to elevate communication strategies. The role involves developing materials for both internal and external communications.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in corporate communications, strong communication skills, and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Understanding the UK media landscape and social media is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications.
• Experience creating engaging content, including video.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to shape meaningful communication.
• Develop internal communication materials such as newsletters and project features.
• Support leadership engagement events.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Experience creating engaging content

Familiarity with content management systems

Good understanding of social media

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or similar

GCSE English (or equivalent) A*-C essential

Tools

Content management systems (e.g. SharePoint)

Social media and media monitoring tools

Job description

Based: Dartford

You’ll be working with a 2,000-strong community of trade specialists, from senior leaders through to teams out on projects, so you need to be someone who’s confident, approachable and naturally chatty, the kind of person who builds relationships easily and isn’t afraid to start conversations.

We’re on a journey to elevate the role of our trade specialists, recognising their expertise and supporting a shift from Trades to Technicians and you’ll play a key part in bringing that to life in a way that actually resonates with people.

Whether you’re speaking with senior stakeholders or out on site with delivery teams, you’ll be just as comfortable in both worlds. You’ll know how to keep things clear, engaging and real.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to shape meaningful communication and engagement, including change initiatives
• Develop internal communication materials such as employee announcements, newsletters, project features and campaigns
• Support leadership engagement events
• Create content for external media and communication channels
• Contribute to the development of owned channels
• Evaluate and report on communication effectiveness
• Manage agencies and external providers where required
• Travel to projects, depots and manufacturing facilities (with occasional overnight stays)

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience in corporate communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating engaging content, including video
• Ability to build relationships and work proactively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of social media and the UK media landscape

Desirable:

• Experience with a transient workforce
• Social and multimedia content creation (e.g. podcasts)
• Knowledge of evaluation, measurement or change communications

Technical:

• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. SharePoint)
• Social media and media monitoring tools

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or similar
• GCSE English (or equivalent) A*-C essential
• Membership of a professional body (CIPR, IoIC, CIM or similar) desirable

Additional Information

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

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