Marketing Communications Coordinator

Balfour Beatty VINCI; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Birmingham seeks a Marketing and Communications Assistant to support in creating marketing materials and managing social media content. The ideal candidate will be proficient with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, have strong organizational skills, and be capable of managing multiple tasks. This role offers a chance to work within a diverse team and contribute to the HS2 project, a key infrastructure endeavor in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Assist in content creation for BBV social media and website.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications Team.

Skills

Graphic design tools proficiency

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Basic social media knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Based at Fort Dunlop - this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the production of marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and presentations, using a mixture of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and MS PowerPoint.
• Assist in creating and publishing content for BBV social media and the BBV website.
• Help maintain and update the BBV website with accurate and timely information.
• Coordinate photography and videography requests across BBV and maintain media libraries.
• Support the BBV Videographer/Photographer with subtitling of videos.
• Draft simple copy for internal and external communications under guidance.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications Team, including management of HS2's Visual Library, filing, archiving, and tracking marketing communications projects. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Basic knowledge of social media and websites.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Confident and outgoing.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites within the Birmingham area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

HS2, Britain's new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2's construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK's busiest motorways. On HS2, we're building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.