Infrastructure Communications Lead for Major Projects

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £55,000

26 days annual leave (+1-4 with length

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Personal Medical Assessments

Benefits programme for health and well

Job summary

Thames Water in Reading seeks a Media and Project Communications Officer to support strategic water resources projects. You will manage media relations, develop clear project content, and help tell the story of major infrastructure work with a national reach.

Working with a collaborative team, you will plan campaigns, produce newsletters and digital content, monitor impact, and contribute to communication plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring clear messaging to diverse audiences

Qualifications

• Proven track record in handling media and campaign planning.
• Experience creating high-quality content across formats (print, web, social).
• Ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills.
• Strong strategic communications management.
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Media Relations: pitch stories and manage enquiries with media.
• Content Development: produce newsletters, briefings, presentations, reports, and updates across channels.
• Campaigns & Events: plan and deliver communication campaigns and manage site visits.
• Communications Planning and Delivery: develop plans with milestones and issue handling.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: track impact and advise on improvements.

Skills

Media handling

Campaign planning

Content development

Clear communication

Writing & editing

Strategic communications

Job description

Thames Water in Reading seeks a Media and Project Communications Officer to support strategic water resources projects. You will manage media relations, develop clear project content, and help tell the story of major infrastructure work with a national reach.

Working with a collaborative team, you will plan campaigns, produce newsletters and digital content, monitor impact, and contribute to communication plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring clear messaging to diverse audiences