Are you a communications and marketing specialist who loves turning complex projects into compelling stories?
Can you showcase how construction delivers real social impact and innovation? If so, we want to hear from you!
Our Construction business is looking for a Marketing and Communications Business Partner to lead communications for our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Alliance Programmes – some of the most technically complex and socially significant projects in the UK.
What you’ll be doing
As our Marketing and Communications Business Partner, you’ll:
* Drive brand visibility and stakeholder engagement for the MoJ Alliance Programmes (A4NP, AHDP, SSHP).
* Create standout campaigns and powerful content that showcase our impact – from prisoner rehabilitation initiatives to sustainability innovations.
* Manage PR, media relations, and crisis communications, working closely with Wates Group colleagues and government stakeholders.
* Deliver engaging internal communications to keep project teams informed and inspired.
* Support live projects with storytelling, events and award submissions that highlight key milestones and achievements.
* Leverage digital platforms (including Ceros) to create interactive content and optimise SEO for maximum reach.
What we’re looking for
* A marketing and communications specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset – able to build strong relationships across government, partners and internal teams.
* A creative thinker who can turn technical detail into compelling narratives.
* Someone who’s as confident planning a multi-channel campaign as they are organising a high-profile project site visit.
* Experience in construction, infrastructure or an adjacent industry is a plus.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary & profit share scheme
· Flexible working
· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
· Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
· Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
· Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.