Willmott Dixon are looking to add an established Principal communications manager to the Northern region, based out of our Oldham office (flexibility of home working) with regular project visits and attending events - join our respected communications team which is highly regarded across the business.
In this Principal Communications Manager role, within our established structure, you will work closely with the new business team to lead communications that support our growth strategy. This includes creating external communications to highlight achievements of Willmott Dixon and our customers, providing media content they can share. You'll lead internal communications to reinforce our award-winning culture and share the inspiring, constant stream of positive stories from within the business. Working closely and aligning with the board, you will manage a team and external resources to successfully deliver key projects such as newsletters, regional events, hosting live events for over 300 people, facilitating roundtables, and tracking significant communications events - all with the autonomy to implement changes.
What You'll Do
Amplify our impact with bold, strategic communications:
Devise and execute strategies syncing with regional and national ambitions.
Inspire and guide a top-tier team to spark engaging internal campaigns.
Build collaborative relationships with customers, partners, and influencers as our brand steward.
Design and deliver prestige events, from cosy roundtables to grand conferences.
Excel as compère and facilitator for gatherings of all scales, up to 300+.
Champion media relations and elevate our market footprint.
Direct premium content across press, digital, and social for seamless brand harmony.What You'll Bring
Senior-level communications experience with a proven track record.
Outstanding writing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
Strong media contacts and crisis management expertise.
Ability to plan and deliver complex campaigns with board-level visibility.
Leadership skills that foster collaboration and high performance.
Confidence and presence to host and facilitate events of all sizes.Additional Information
In Return
We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits 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.
Additional Information
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.
About Us
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. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development