Head of Communications at
the Future Homes Hub
The Future Homes Hub helps the house building industry come together to address the challenges of creating zero-carbon homes and sustainable, high-quality places. We are at the heart of rapid and important change in the sector and want to hear from outstanding individuals to join the team.
We're looking for an exceptional communications professional to create and deliver the sector communications strategy that speaks to, and for, the new homes sector as it delivers sustainable, nature-friendly homes and places. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with government and industry leaders, this is a high-profile and influential role that requires strategic thinking, broad collaboration and the ability to create excellent content.
If you are an experienced communications specialist and are enthused by delivering environmental sustainability, then we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
· Define and deliver the Hub’s communication strategy, with high-quality, impactful activity delivered across multiple channels
· Build consensus and facilitate collaboration among the new homes sector, working with the sector Communications Network to coordinate industry-wide campaigns
· Communicate industry progress and the benefits of sustainable homes to society
· Prepare and manage all communication material
· Develop brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms
· Manage media relations and develop contacts with media, influencers, and community leaders
· Lead input from communication, marketing, and design professionals
· Assist in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content
· Design and lead events, including the annual conference
· Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions
· Maintain a network of communications contacts across the home building community and related sectors
The candidate
You will
* Be a recognised leader in communications, preferably with knowledge of the home building sector
* Have experience of working in communications, marketing or public relations or related field
* Be comfortable working with, and communicating with, managers to CEO level and government officials
* Have proven political skills within a complex environment
* Have excellent verbal communication and presentation skills and be confident at representing the organisation
* Have impeccable copywriting and copy editing abilities with proficiency with communications technologies and familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing
Rewards
Working at the Future Homes Hub will put you at the heart of sustainability policy with the ability to make significant impact to an improved environment and carbon reduction. Working in a lively, friendly, and highly motivated team, we will offer you
· A salary of £70-85k depending on experience
· Pension
· Flexible working (based in London)
· 26 days holiday
Application closing date: 3rd May 2024