Communications Manager

Park Avenue Recruitment; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is seeking an Interim Communications Manager for a housing organisation in Hertfordshire. The role is for an initial 3 months with potential to become permanent, with a hybrid pattern requiring three days in the office and two from home.

You will lead day-to-day communications, manage social media and campaigns, produce engaging copy and reports, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to safeguard reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Communications Manager or Senior Communications role.
• Strong copywriting and ability to produce high-quality content independently.
• Experience managing social media, communications campaigns and digital channels.
• Proficient in Photoshop or similar design software.
• Experience using CRM systems and producing reports.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage own workload.
• Experience in the public sector, housing or similar environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead on day-to-day communications, planning and delivering content across a range of channels.
• Managing social media, website content, campaigns and wider communications activity.
• Producing engaging copy, reports, presentations and basic creative designs.
• Supporting resident engagement and ensuring communications are clear and accessible.
• Attending meetings, making decisions and representing the communications function.
• Managing and supporting a member of the communications team.
• Working closely with senior management on internal and external communications, PR and reputation management.
• Using CRM systems and digital tools to manage communications and monitor engagement.

Skills

Copywriting

Social media management

Campaign management

Digital content creation

CRM systems

Stakeholder management

Photoshop / design software

Reporting

Tools

Photoshop

CRM systems

Job description

Interim Communications Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to become permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 from home

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Communications professional who enjoys getting stuck in, taking ownership and making things happen?

I'm working with a housing organisation in Hertfordshire that's looking for an Interim Communications Manager to join their team on an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity.

This is a great opportunity for someone who's confident working independently, enjoys a varied role and can balance the creative side of communications with managing people and delivering projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking the lead on day-to-day communications, planning and delivering content across a range of channels.
• Managing social media, website content, campaigns and wider communications activity.
• Producing engaging copy, reports, presentations and basic creative designs.
• Supporting resident engagement and ensuring communications are clear, accessible and effective.
• Attending meetings, making decisions and representing the communications function.
• Managing and supporting a member of the communications team.
• Working closely with senior management on internal and external communications, PR and reputation management.
• Using CRM systems and digital tools to manage communications and monitor engagement.

What I'm looking for:

• Previous experience in a Communications Manager or Senior Communications role.
• Strong copywriting skills and the ability to produce high-quality content independently.
• Experience managing social media, communications campaigns and digital channels.
• Confidence using Photoshop or similar design software.
• Experience using CRM systems and producing reports.
• Someone proactive, organised and comfortable managing their own workload.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to make decisions and work with senior stakeholders.
• Experience within the public sector, housing or a similar environment would be beneficial, although commercial backgrounds will also be considered.