Hybrid Communications Manager - Media & Strategy Lead

Clarion Housing Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our press office and drive strategic corporate communications. You will shape and protect our reputation, manage media enquiries, and influence senior leaders across the organisation.

The role requires substantial experience in corporate communications or public relations, ideally within housing or related public sectors, and a strong writing and stakeholder-management capability.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in corporate communications or public relations.
• Experience within housing, charitable or wider public-facing sectors is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and how to shape narratives.
• Confidence to advise and influence senior leaders on strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the press office function and manage high-profile media relations.
• Deliver key corporate communications projects across the organisation, including reporting and announcements.
• Be the first point of contact for media enquiries and manage journalist relationships.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align communications with business strategy.
• Oversee major corporate reports and significant organisational communications.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Corporate communications

Writing

Job description

Clarion Housing Group is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our press office and drive strategic corporate communications. You will shape and protect our reputation, manage media enquiries, and influence senior leaders across the organisation.

The role requires substantial experience in corporate communications or public relations, ideally within housing or related public sectors, and a strong writing and stakeholder-management capability.