Communications Consultant

Overview

As a Communications Consultant, you will lead stakeholder engagement and shape change communications for client projects in the built environment. You’ll develop and manage comprehensive communications strategies, align messages with project plans, and optimize channels and tools. You’ll build relationships through site visits, coordinate with workstream leads, and ensure branding-consistent content and documentation. This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful, strategic communications and training that support repeat business and project success.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent Company Culture
• Advocates of DEI and Neurodiversity
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Team Events and Socials
• Early Friday Finish

Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder analyses and due diligence to understand client needs
• Develop and manage a communications approach and plan aligned with the project plan
• Optimize use of channels, best practices, and latest technology for impactful communications
• Build relationships with key stakeholder groups through site visits and engagement activities
• Communicate project deliverables and timeframes to stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Own communication documentation aligned with client branding and guidelines
• Manage and update the Communication and Engagement Teamspace with best practices and documentation
• Identify stakeholders, map their needs and communication preferences
• Create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy and messaging for stakeholder groups
• Plan, execute and manage communication collateral (timelines, channels, resources)
• Create high-quality content for channels (press releases, blogs, social posts, newsletters, videos)
• Obtain approvals/sign-offs from relevant stakeholders
• Identify skills gaps and support training plans; facilitate workshops to enhance communication skills
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and adjust as needed

Key requirements

• Proven track record in a communications role with experience in digital channels
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement across diverse audiences
• Creativity in presenting substantial information visually and concisely
• Ability to work well in a team and independently with tight deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Understanding of politically sensitive subjects and commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
• Strong IT proficiency, especially SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and core Microsoft software
• Knowledge of social media platforms is advantageous

• stakeholder empathy and relationship-building
• creativity
• time management under pressure
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Office

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