Head of Communications

Ringway; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent infrastructure and services firm is seeking a dynamic Head of Communications to elevate its external reputation and support strategic growth. The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive communications strategy, manage stakeholder engagement, and coordinate impactful campaigns. This high-profile role directly influences the company's brand narrative and success, requiring a strategic thinker with proven leadership and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Join a passionate team shaping the future of the company.

Qualifications

• Proven communications leadership experience is essential.
• Candidates must possess a Level 7 qualification and professional membership.
• Must demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual communications strategy.
• Lead stakeholder and client communications aligned with business unit priorities.
• Manage digital and data-led communications using insights to inform strategy.
• Plan and support crisis and issues communications.
• Coordinate communications campaigns to maximize impact across budgets.
• Ensure message discipline and consistency across all channels.
• Support developing local communications plans aligned with overarching strategy.
• Manage internal communication to keep teams informed.
• Lead external engagement activities including PR and awards submissions.
• Monitor projects to showcase skills and innovation.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Proven communications leadership

Strong stakeholder engagement

Digital, data-led communications

Crisis planning expertise

Education

Level 7 qualification and professional membership

Job description

Head of Communications – Ringway Work Winning Team

Location: Role will cover all Ringway contracts – you’ll need to be based near one of our regional offices.

Ringway is looking for a dynamic Head of Communications to own and elevate our external reputation, ensuring every message aligns with our strategic growth and work-winning ambitions.

What’s the role about?

As our Head of Communications, you’ll be the driving force behind Ringway’s brand positioning. You’ll craft and deliver a communications strategy that supports business objectives, frameworks, and bids while building strong relationships across business units and with external stakeholders. From digital presence and crisis comms to events and awards, you’ll ensure our story is told with clarity, consistency, and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an annual communications strategy that supports business objectives and promotes Ringway’s vision and values internally and externally.
• Lead stakeholder and client communications with local authorities, strategic partners, and communities to align with business unit priorities and work-winning goals.
• Manage digital and data-led communications, including website, LinkedIn, and online presence, using insights and analytics to inform strategy and bids.
• Plan and support crisis and issues communications, ensuring readiness for high-profile scenarios.
• Coordinate communications campaigns to maximize impact and ROI across budgets and resources.
• Act as brand guardian, ensuring message discipline and consistency across all channels.
• Support business units in developing and deploying local communications plans aligned with the overarching Ringway strategy.
• Manage internal communications flow, including newsletters, intranet updates, and roadshows, to keep teams informed and engaged.
• Lead external engagement activities, including PR, awards submissions, sponsorships, and major industry events such as Highways UK and CIHT.
• Monitor projects for opportunities to showcase skills, social value, and innovation, creating compelling communications collateral.
• Collaborate on bids and framework submissions, providing communications support for must-win projects.

What we’re looking for:

• Strategic thinker with proven communications leadership experience
• Level 7 qualification and professional membership (Member/Certified)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Expertise in digital, data-led communications and crisis planning

Why join us?

This is a high-profile role where your work will directly impact Ringway’s growth and reputation. You’ll collaborate with passionate teams, shape our brand narrative, and play a pivotal role in securing future success.