Communications Officer

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd in Warrington is seeking a Communications Officer to shape internal communications, support HR and SHEQ, and help raise the profile of the business across channels.

You will create engaging content for internal and external audiences, manage social media (LinkedIn), and assist with presentations, brochures and corporate materials, ensuring brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Business or related field.
• Experience in communications, marketing, PR, content creation or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal communications that keep colleagues informed, engaged and connected to priorities.
• Partner with HR and SHEQ to support campaigns and updates.
• Create content for internal/external audiences, including news articles and project updates.
• Manage the company's social media presence, especially LinkedIn, and monitor engagement.
• Assist with presentations, brochures and corporate communications materials.
• Ensure communications align with United Infrastructure brand and voice.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Content creation across channels

Social media (LinkedIn)

Organisational skills

Proofreading

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Communications or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Are you a talented communicator who enjoys creating engaging content, building relationships, and helping colleagues stay informed and connected?

United Infrastructure is looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping internal communications across a growing and ambitious business while also supporting wider marketing and digital communications activity.

Working closely with teams across the organisation, particularly HR and SHEQ, you'll help bring our stories to life, celebrate our people and projects, and ensure colleagues are connected to the information that matters most.

If you're creative, proactive, and passionate about making communications clear, engaging and impactful, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Communications Officer, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering engaging communications that support our people, culture and business objectives.

You’ll act as a communications partner to key internal stakeholders, particularly HR and SHEQ, helping to create campaigns and communications that inform, engage and inspire colleagues across the business.

Alongside internal communications, you'll support external content creation, social media activity, digital communications and wider marketing initiatives that help raise the profile of United Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications & Business Partnering

• Plan and deliver internal communications that keep colleagues informed, engaged and connected to business priorities.
• Partner with HR and SHEQ teams to support communication campaigns, initiatives and business updates.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and provide proactive communications support.
• Translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible and engaging content.
• Support employee engagement activity and promote company culture and values.

Content & Communications

• Create compelling content for internal and external audiences, including news articles, project updates, case studies and company announcements.
• Identify and develop stories that showcase our people, projects and achievements.
• Support the creation of presentations, brochures and corporate communications materials.
• Ensure all communications align with the United Infrastructure brand and tone of voice.

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Manage and develop the company's social media presence, particularly LinkedIn.
• Create, schedule and monitor engaging social media content.
• Support the creation of photography, video and wider digital content.
• Assist with website updates and monitor audience engagement and performance.

Marketing Support

• Support marketing campaigns, events and industry activities.
• Develop marketing materials, presentations and project case studies.
• Liaise with external suppliers, including designers, photographers and other marketing partners.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives that enhance the profile and reputation of United Infrastructure.

About You

• Previous experience in a communications, marketing, PR, content or related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience creating engaging content across a variety of channels.
• Confidence using social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• A proactive, positive and collaborative approach.

Essential Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience in communications, marketing, PR, content creation or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.

Desirable

• CIM, CIPR or other relevant professional marketing or communications qualification.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or a B2B environment.
• Experience supporting internal communications programmes.
• Experience working with HR, SHEQ or other business support functions.
• Photography, video creation or digital content skills.
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or content management systems.
• Knowledge of social media analytics, digital marketing or SEO.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and ambitious business.
• A varied and interesting role with exposure to both internal and external communications.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

If you're passionate about communications and want to help tell the story of United Infrastructure while keeping our people informed, engaged and connected, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.