Communications Officer

Ringway Jacobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ringway Jacobs as a Communications Officer where you'll play a vital role in shaping internal and external communications. This position involves developing content, managing digital platforms, and engaging with stakeholders to promote the reputation of Cheshire East Highways. The company provides opportunities for career growth and offers attractive benefits like competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Discounts via RJ Rewards app

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• A-level or HNC, with GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Degree in communications, marketing, business management, or related field preferred.
• Valid driving license for travel across Cheshire East.

Responsibilities

• Support Cheshire East Highways Communications Strategy.
• Lead proactive communication across digital and social media.
• Identify and develop compelling stories for internal and external audiences.

Skills

Strategic communication

Content creation

Digital platform management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

A-level or HNC

Degree in communications or marketing

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Communications Officer – Cheshire East Highways

Ringway Jacobs is looking for a talented Communications Officer to join our dedicated team at Cheshire East Highways.

In this engaging role, you’ll help shape and deliver internal and external communications across a variety of media channels, supporting the reputation of Cheshire East Highways, Cheshire East Council, and Ringway Jacobs.

As a key member of the Communications team, you will work closely with senior management and service delivery teams to engage effectively with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic communications advice, developing engaging content, managing digital platforms including our website and social media, attending events and meetings, and leading targeted campaigns to inform and manage public expectations.

The Role

• Support and promote the Cheshire East Highways Communications Strategy across service delivery teams.
• Lead proactive communications, including internal updates, web content, social media, and press.
• Collaborate with teams to create engaging, targeted messages across multiple channels.
• Promote Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) initiatives.
• Identify and develop compelling stories to showcase the service to internal and external audiences.

About You

• A-level, HNC, or equivalent experience, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in communications, marketing, business management, or related field preferred.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for travel across Cheshire East.
• Good political awareness with the ability to engage local politicians effectively.

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.