Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Membership Body

Hybrid Central London

Basic Salary £50,000 with benefits Flexible arrangements combining working from home with regular days in the office each week. 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays, Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 5% on completion of probation, Private healthcare scheme, Season ticket loan, Regular social activities, Free refreshments and a well-stocked kitchen!

Permanent, Full Time

Our client a well-respected and reputable professional membership body in the construction sector based in Central London is currently looking for a Communications Manager

The Role of Communications Manager

To help us promote all the work we are doing to our members and stakeholders, we are looking for a confident and dynamic person to deliver first-class, engaging communications that make a positive and visible impact on the presence and profile of the membership body within the construction industry and beyond.

Taking on a vital role in managing, shaping, and driving the corporate messaging of the membership body, you will need outstanding written, communication and presentation skills to develop our communications and digital strategies and lead high-profile campaigns.

We are a busy team, regularly tackling long-standing and complex issues, so the ability to prioritise, assert yourself, and show resilience are also essential!

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing marketing, media and digital strategies for the membership body to increase engagement with members and promote our brand across the construction industry

Creating and developing written content and overseeing the distribution of all external communications for the membership body, including press releases, weekly and monthly newsletters, website content and social media

Delivering policy-oriented communications, including identifying key messages and managing campaigns that deliver change in the industry

Producing membership information, guidance, promotional materials and web content with the support of an external design team

Overseeing corporate identity and use of the brand, ensuring co-ordination and quality control for all communications

Managing proactive and reactive press functions, including acting as first point of contact with national, local and trade media, providing articles and quotes, and monitoring coverage

Developing and maintaining relationships with journalists, communication leads in member organisations, and other key stakeholders to increase the visibility of the membership body and ensure the industry speaks with one voice

Improving end-user web experience including site content and navigation

Monitoring media coverage and industry trends to provide reports and insights to members of the Senior Management Team

Undertaking other tasks as reasonably requested to contribute to the success of the team.

To apply to this role please send your CV

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.