Communication Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Communications Specialist to join our tight-knit, agile and fun, team based in the North West.

We're looking for someone to help us continue to deliver internal communications that engage and excite our people right across the North and to create impactful and creative external digital communications and events, that showcase the way we make a real difference for our communities and customers.
You will be joining a financially secure business that is passionate about its people and last year was ranked 5th Best Company to Work for in the UK by The Sunday Times Best Companies as well as "the times top 50 employers for women".

This position would suit someone who is full of energy, exceptionally organised, creative and understands what good content looks like. We're looking for someone that has the confidence, engagement skills and desire to communicate the great stuff that we do, both internally and externally.

Reporting to the North's Senior Communications Manager, responsibilities will include:

Internal communications
Creation of internal communications for our people that inform, engage and connect, including finding and gathering stories and coordination and production of the fortnightly internal bulletin
Supporting, helping to shape and delivering in-person and virtual internal events and team meetings
Supporting with regional change communications relating to our construction and sustainability strategies
Working with external creatives to support the creation of impactful multi-media content campaigns
Management of the North's internal communications channels and intranet
Working with a graphic designer to create exciting, clear and effective internal campaigns
Collaboration with the wider Willmott Dixon communications team to ensure efficiency and consistency of message, as well as coaching and supporting people right across our business, where appropriate
External communications
Daily management, creation and scheduling of the North's content on the business's national social media channels
Collaborating with our on-site and support teams (particularly our sustainability and social value teams) as well as working directly with our customers and partners, to agree and deliver impactful construction project comms plans that reach our communities, regional and national media
Finding, gathering and drafting stories and content to create website case studies, award submissions, features, blogs, press releases and social media.
Helping to shape, plan and deliver key external events, conferences and site visits for our customers, supply chain partners, regional business and political stakeholders and media
Working closely with PR, film production and graphic design agencies to ensure content effectively communicates our messages
Coordinating PR and social media coverage and monitoring including the collation of the monthly dashboard
Collaboration with the wider Willmott Dixon communications team to ensure efficiency and consistency of message

Essential:
A strong writer and communicator with proven track record of excellent content creation for both B2B and B2C audiences
Interest in gathering and telling purposeful people, project and community stories
Stakeholder engagement skills - comfortable working with our Board, customers and people
Strong listening skills
Experience of working in a fast-paced and agile environment
Full UK driving licence

Desired:
Experience of InDesign
A working knowledge of the national and north west construction industry and the news agenda

We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive within. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!