Communications Manager

Clarion Housing Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group is seeking a Communications Manager to shape and protect our reputation, lead the press office, and deliver strategic corporate communications. You will manage media enquiries, coordinate high-profile reporting, and advise senior leaders across the organisation in a hybrid role with a London base.

We want an experienced communications professional with strong writing and media relations skills, ideally with housing or public-facing sector exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications or public relations.
• Housing/charitable or public-facing sector experience preferred.
• Ability to advise and influence senior leaders.
• Strong writing and media relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for media enquiries and manage journalist relationships.
• Oversee production of major corporate reports (annual reporting, financial updates, announcements).
• Lead the press office function and deliver key corporate communications projects.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate comms

Stakeholder management

Writing

Public relations

Job description

Location: Hybrid with London base location

Salary: £59,136 to £69,572 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join our team, Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and Winner 2026 Inspiring Places to Work UK & Ireland

Are you an experienced communications professional with a talent for managing high-profile media relations and delivering impactful corporate communications?

We’re looking for a Communications Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and protecting our reputation, leading our press office function and delivering key corporate communications projects across the organisation.

In this varied and highly visible role, you’ll be the first point of contact for media enquiries, managing relationships with journalists and responding to issues at pace. You’ll oversee the production of major corporate reports, including annual reporting, financial updates and significant organisational announcements, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in corporate communications or public relations, ideally within the housing, charitable or wider public-facing sectors. You’ll have a strong understanding of the media landscape, excellent writing and stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders. Experience managing complex projects, handling sensitive communications and developing compelling corporate narratives will be key to success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work will have a direct impact on reputation, engagement and organisational success.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong media relationships and have a passion for strategic communications, then we want to hear from you now!

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion, we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more here

Closing Date

Thursday 29th October 2026 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Camden, London. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week.

Applicants must be able to travel nationally as required.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

This vacancy may close without notice.