Based: Dartford
Reporting to the Head of Communication – Europe, this is an opportunity to shape how we engage with our 2,000‑strong community of trade specialists at a pivotal time for the business. Laing O'Rourke is driving a transformation to elevate the status of our trade specialists, recognising their expertise and supporting a long‑term shift from Trades to Technicians.
As Communication Manager, you will shape and deliver effective communication across a mix of digital, face‑to‑face and printed channels. You will create content for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency in style, tone and messaging.
Internally, you will support employee communications to build engagement, drive change, and bring our purpose, values and strategy to life through written, filmed and live content. Externally, you will develop content that strengthens our brand and supports recruitment.
Key responsibilities
* Partner with internal stakeholders to shape meaningful communication and engagement, including change initiatives
* Develop internal communication materials such as employee announcements, newsletters, project features and campaigns
* Support leadership engagement events
* Create content for external media and communication channels
* Contribute to the development of owned channels
* Evaluate and report on communication effectiveness
* Manage agencies and external providers where required
* Travel to projects, depots and manufacturing facilities (with occasional overnight stays)
What we're looking for
Essential:
* Proven experience in corporate communications
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience creating engaging content, including video
* Ability to build relationships and work proactively
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
* Good understanding of social media and the UK media landscape
Desirable:
* Experience with a transient workforce
* Social and multimedia content creation (e.g. podcasts)
* Knowledge of evaluation, measurement or change communications
Technical:
* Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. SharePoint)
* Social media and media monitoring tools
Qualifications
* Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or similar
* GCSE English (or equivalent) A*-C essential
* Membership of a professional body (CIPR, IoIC, CIM or similar) desirable
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