Communications Manager

Taylor Woodrow; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Communications Manager to lead internal and external communications. This strategic role involves developing effective communication strategies, producing quality materials, and managing social media platforms like LinkedIn. The ideal candidate has strong PR experience, crisis communication skills, and a background in brand management. The firm values equity and offers flexible work arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equity of opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience using PR and communications to build brand awareness and strengthen reputation.
• Strong background in external and crisis communications and brand management.
• Demonstrated experience in producing and delivering communications to diverse audiences.
• Professional social media management experience, especially on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of communications strategy.
• Plan and implement internal communication campaigns.
• Create high quality communication materials and manage media opportunities.
• Oversee approvals for third-party communications.
• Manage project LinkedIn channel and social media updates.

Skills

PR and communications expertise

Crisis communications

Social media management

Brand management

Job description

Taylor Woodrow is recruiting a Communications Manager to lead all internal and external communications for both Taylor Woodrow and Taywood Engineering. Reporting to the Strategy Director, this role will ensure consistent, engaging, and effective communication aligned with company objectives, supporting both corporate and client facing needs.

Duties

• Lead the development and delivery of the internal and external communications strategy across the business and with key clients.
• Plan, produce, and implement internal communication campaigns that promote engagement, best practice and knowledge sharing.
• Create and manage high quality communication materials including newsletters, newsflashes, posters, presentations, award submissions, digital screen content, and designed collateral (brochures, leaflets, signage etc.).
• Coordinate and forward plan events and media opportunities, such as VIP visits and project milestones.
• Oversee and manage approvals for communications produced by subcontractors and third parties, ensuring compliance with internal, client and project specific requirements, including photography, videography and media releases.
• Manage the project LinkedIn channel (and other social media as required), delivering regular, impactful updates aligned with project, regional and client expectations.
• Maintain and update social media and internal communication trackers to ensure visibility and consistency.
• Provide timely and accurate information to joint venture partners and client communication teams to support responses to media enquiries.
• Support community engagement activities and events as needed.

Person Specification

• Proven experience using PR and communications to build brand awareness and strengthen reputation.
• Strong background in external and crisis communications and brand management.
• Demonstrated experience in producing themselves and delivering with others both external and internal written communications to large and diverse audiences.
• Professional social media management experience, especially LinkedIn.
• Knowledge of the construction and/or infrastructure sectors in which we operate or want to operate is beneficial but not essential.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.