Head of Communications and Marketing - Construction

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Head of Communications & Marketing to enhance internal and external communications across their construction division. The role involves managing media relations, developing marketing strategies, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position is ideal for a strategic leader looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Private medical

Pension 8% employers’ contribution

Health and wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Customisable learning and development programmes

Industry leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in employee communications and media relations.
• Proven track record in developing marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee communications and support internal change programmes.
• Oversee media relations and public relations activities.
• Develop marketing strategies and manage third-party agencies.

Skills

Employee Engagement

Media Relations

Marketing Strategy

Crisis Management

Digital Marketing

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Head of Communications and Marketing - Construction, London

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Client:

Wates

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Construction

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Wates Group is looking for a Head of Communications & Marketing to join our Construction division. This national role will have overall responsibility for communications – internal and external – and marketing, for Wates’ construction division, which includes the company’s construction and fit out businesses (Wates Construction, Wates Smartspace and Wates Fit Out).

Operating across the UK with public and private sector partners, the construction business works in a number of sectors, including custodial, education, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and blue light, while the fit out businesses work for a huge range of customers, from banks and retailers to commercial offices and public sector bodies.

With more than 80 live sites at any one time, an annual turnover of more than £1bn and about 1,000 employees, this division forms a significant part of the wider Wates Group.

As a member of the Board, the role holder will support and advise its Executive Managing Director and will have overall responsibility for employee communications, media relations, PR, crisis and issue management, digital and social media, in-person and virtual event management and marketing to position for work winning.

The role holder will utilise data driven insights and both internal and external feedback to drive activity and interventions in support of improving customer and employee experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Head of Communications & Marketing, you will:

• Lead employee communications within the Construction division, including support for internal change programmes. Advise and support the Executive Managing Director and his Board to create compelling communications that build employee engagement and boost employee net promoter scores.
• Oversee media relations, social media and public relations activities for the Construction businesses, as well as developing communications that build and maintain a strong reputation with local and central government.
• Work closely with business development to craft marketing strategies, campaigns, events and awards to boost brand awareness and support work winning for national sectors. Manage third-party agencies and track performance to ensure return on investment.
• Act as the functional lead for the communications and marketing team within the Construction businesses and represent the division on the functional leadership team for the Wates Group.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, private medical, pension 8% employers’ contribution, health and wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• One of the best learning and development programmes which is customisable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WatesGroup)
• Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.