Communications Manager

Plymouth Community Homes; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing association in Plymouth is looking for a dynamic Communications Manager to lead their communications strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in communications, capable of advising senior leaders, and managing media relations. The role includes overseeing PR efforts and engaging with stakeholders to further the organization's mission. The position offers flexible working, excellent benefits, and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Volunteer work opportunities

Generous annual leave

Free Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Vibrant work culture

Qualifications

• Senior journalist or senior leadership position experience required.
• Extensive experience in communications.
• Ability to coach and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead external and internal communications approach.
• Manage media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee PR activities and internal communications strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Creative storytelling

Job description

Overview

About the role

We’re passionate about promoting what we do at Plymouth Community Homes and making sure we effectively engage with our residents, staff, partners, stakeholders and the wider community to tell our story. We’re looking for a dynamic, driven and highly experienced Communications Manager to lead our external and internal communications approach, overseeing proactive and reactive PR as well as managing our media relations, stakeholder engagement, and delivering a new internal communications strategy.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

• A highly experienced communications professional with extensive experience of working as either a senior journalist or within a senior leadership position for a large organisation
• A strategic thinker who is comfortable advising the Executive Directors, Board members and Senior Management Team on communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement
• A creative and imaginative storyteller with a flair for engaging campaigns and managing positive media relations
• A strong leader able to coach, lead and support three Communications Officers

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy. With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you

• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
• Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
• Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities
• The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
• Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
• Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
• We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
• It’s fun to work here – we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
• Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
• We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons

How to apply

To Apply: If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our short form and upload your CV, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mary O’Leary, Head of Communication Marketing, and External Engagement at [e-mail]

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 20th October 2025

Interview Date: 31st October 2025

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

Equal Opportunities

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.