Communications & Marketing Manager

Select Appointments; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Croydon is looking for a Communications & Marketing Manager to lead its communications function. The role involves managing a Marketing Executive and driving quality across all communication channels. Candidates should have a strong background in construction, excellent writing skills, and experience leading marketing operations. This full-time position is office-based with essential construction site visits. Positioned for career progression and offering creative freedom, it's an opportunity to take ownership of an operational function.

Benefits

Real autonomy and ownership

Strong board-level support

Creative freedom

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in the construction sector.
• Comfortable being on live construction sites (PPE, site protocols, terminology).
• Ability to ask the right questions and extract meaningful stories from technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational lead for the communications and marketing function.
• Lead a content-heavy communications programme, using stories to support brand and culture.
• Deliver a regular internal staff newsletter.

Skills

Strong writing, editing and storytelling capability

Experience leading communications or marketing operations

Confident managing direct reports

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Comfortable balancing autonomy with collaboration

Able to contribute ideas at a strategic level

Job description

A well-established and highly respected construction business is creating a new Communications & Marketing Manager role to strengthen and grow its communications function.

The Opportunity

This role has been created as part of the continued development of the communications function. The Communications Director currently delivers much of the operational activity and is now looking to appoint a manager who can take full ownership of delivery, lead the team, and drive quality, consistency and creativity across all channels.

You will directly manage a Marketing Executive and play a key role in developing the function as it grows.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Act as the operational lead for the communications and marketing function
• Manage priorities, workflows and deadlines across the team
• Line‑manage and support the Marketing Executive
• Work autonomously while collaborating closely with the Communications Director

Content & Storytelling (Core Focus)

• Lead a content-heavy communications programme, using stories creatively to support brand and culture
• Interview project teams, site staff and senior leaders to produce engaging content
• Translate construction projects and technical activity into compelling narratives
• Own the production and quality control of internal and external content

Internal & External Communications

• Deliver a regular internal staff newsletter
• Manage external news, project updates and website content
• Ensure consistent messaging and tone of voice across all communications

Social Media & Digital

• Plan, write and schedule content across LinkedIn and Instagram
• Brief and manage photography, video and design support
• Review performance analytics and refine content accordingly

Brand & Events

• Act as a day‑to‑day brand guardian
• Support the delivery of corporate and project-based events
• Ensure all materials align with brand guidelines and business values

Working Style & Environment

• This is an office-based role, however regular construction site visits are essential in order to capture content and engage with teams
• You will have weekly planning and priority sessions with the Communications Director, with ongoing access and support throughout the week.

About You

This role is suited to someone who is hands‑on, operationally strong, and confident working within construction environments.

Essential experience:

• Previous experience working in the construction sector
• Comfortable being on live construction sites (PPE, site protocols, terminology)
• Ability to ask the right questions and extract meaningful stories from technical teams

Key skills and attributes:

• Strong writing, editing and storytelling capability
• Experience leading communications or marketing operations
• Confident managing direct reports
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable balancing autonomy with collaboration
• Able to contribute ideas at a strategic level, even in an operational role

This role would suit someone from a larger communications or marketing team who is now looking for greater ownership, influence and autonomy - a chance to truly run an operational function rather than be a small part of one.

Career Progression

There is a clear and supported progression pathway within the communications and marketing function to Senior Manager and Director. This role sits at a key point in that journey and offers strong long‑term development opportunities.

Why Apply?

• New role with real autonomy and ownership
• Highly visible position with strong board-level support
• Content-rich environment with creative freedom
• Opportunity to shape and lead the operational communications function
• A trusted, flexible and people-focused culture

Contact me now for a confidential chat and to find out more.