Communications Specialist

📣 Communications Specialist 

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Communications Specialist to join their Corporate Affairs team.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across both internal and external communications within a fast-paced, project-led environment in the construction sector.

🔧 The Role

In this role, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality communications content and PR activity across multiple channels and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with internal teams to generate ideas and plan communications activity
• Writing and producing engaging content for press releases, social media, internal communications and website updates
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to obtain approvals and ensure accuracy
• Organising PR opportunities and supporting media activity on live construction sites
• Visiting sites across the North East and Yorkshire to capture content and support PR delivery
• Managing and coordinating LinkedIn and wider social media activity
• Supporting media monitoring activity and tracking coverage and campaign performance
• Ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines across all communications
• Supporting website content updates and uploads via CMS platforms (Umbraco)

👤 About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications, PR or marketing
• Strong written communication and content creation skills
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders at different levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
• Experience producing content for social media, press and internal communications
• Confident using LinkedIn as part of a communications strategy
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office packages
• A proactive, professional and detail-focused approach

A full UK driving licence is essential, along with willingness to travel across regional sites.

Experience within the construction sector is desirable but not essential.

⭐ What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Proactive, adaptable and able to take initiative

📅 Additional Information

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive communications function within a well-established organisation, working on meaningful, real-world projects with visible impact.