Communications Manager

Position: Communications Manager

Location: Manchester (With Hybrid Working)

Salary Guide: 45,000 - 55,000 Plus Excellent Package

Our client is a leading Engineering Contractor which operates throughout the UK delivering projects within the water sector. With over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

They have a new opportunity for a Commications Manager, where you will report directly to the Head of People and your role will cover all Communications within the business. You will also be responsible for external communications to promote the great work being undertaken around their business.

Key responsibilities:

• Engaging with key stakeholders throughout the business to maintain a communications plan, encompassing all key activities & awareness days through various departments.
• Build and maintain a consistent stock of Branded Merchandise and engage with suppliers to source the most suitable items.
• Create, develop and distribute key business wide communications, such as messages from other departments, the Internal Vacancy List, messages from the Senior Leadership team & other key business messages to all employees.
• Work to agreed graphic design visuals to produce a range of promotional materials, this requires the use of many software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Canva and more.
• Keep the social media channels up to date, share messages and updates with their followings and produce promotional material
• Work closely with Framework Communications Leads to ensure they are showcasing great work from around their regions and have two-way communications to distribute key messages from head office.
• Take responsibility for planning and implementing the Communication Strategy.
• Work to source relevant information & keep a library up to date to ensure a quarterly business wide newsletter is produced and distributed on time.
• Work with the IT team to ensure the website is kept up to date with relevant information (training will be provided), to also assist the wider team with the development of their internal website.
• Ensure the wider team have relevant material for industry exhibitions, including but not limited to British Water Events, Client events, H&S events, and their Annual Roadshows.
• Work with the recruitment team to help with their recruitment strategy, including Day in the life videos, articles and other promotional material
• Maintain their awards register to ensure wins are publicised.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent skills throughout all Microsoft Applications, with strong skills in Microsoft Powerpoint & Word.
• Experience of using Adobe & Canva Software is desirable.
• Organised and able to work on multiple activities.
• Experience in producing case studies, press articles & business publications.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media and the ability to manage accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter).