Willmott Dixon is currently looking to recruit a Communications Manager to work out of our Hitchin office. The candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of a communication approach that positively engages internal and external stakeholders, and raises the company profile.

Here at Willmott Dixon we deliver some amazing construction projects that truly delight and astonish our customers which always results in numerous stories to share with business. We need somebody who will be able to engage with our site teams to gather this information, produce some compelling content and then identify the best way in which to share these stories with the business.

You don't need to have experience in the construction sector but you will need to have the ability to engage with our people on a technical level and translate information into an engaging format that is easily understandable for everyone in the business to relate to and understand. In addition to being able to write engaging content, we also need somebody with experience of InDesign and Photoshop or other desktop publishing software. Any experience of photography or directing short videos would be a plus as would team leading / management experience.

In return we provide to you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos that can offer you the Career of a Lifetime!

Within the role you will be required to: -

* To develop and deliver a creative employee engagement and internal communications approach across the business, in line with Building on Better.

* To manage the external communications for the business in accordance with Group standards. Maintain and drive the company profile and increase presence in the relevant regional press locations.

* Manage the production of customer-facing literature alongside the New Business Team.

* Play an active role in developing and delivering cross Company/Group projects that drive improved engagement with, and within, our business.

* Ensure that once projects are agreed, they are delivered effectively within the business.

* Establish, integrate and maintain an approved social media platform across the business that meets Group standards. This will include use of LinkedIn, Twitter and any other appropriate platforms.

* Generate case studies for projects undertaken within business and across the number of sectors that we operate alongside the New Business Team.

* Develop and manage a knowledge bank of communication resources.

* Management of Award entries with our people, including consultants.

* Build, support and strengthen collaborative relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

* Introduce potential customers to the wider Willmott Dixon business, to support further business opportunities.

* Management of site events, including all associated communications with the Press.

* Engage with Project Launch Workshops etc.

Essential and Desirable Criteria
Technical or Operational Proven experience of:

* Working in a fast-paced dynamic, highly commercial communications role.

* Creative thinking.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Resources Proven experience of:

* Delivering value through the identification and implementation of appropriate communication strategies.

* Maximising impact with given resource.

* Making effective use of data capture systems.

Information Proven experience of:

* Advanced & wide ranging IT skills. People Proven experience of:

* Working in a matrix management structure.

* Building strong relationships through influencing skills.

* Working with a diverse range of people and organisations.

Qualifications and Memberships Academic:

* Degree level, or equivalent work experience.

Professional: Essential

* Five years' experience.

Desirable

* Professional membership.

Additional Information
Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace.

We are happy to consider flexible working.

About Us
Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.

Willmott Dixon has very recently been awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 to work for and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development. We have also been recognised for outstanding investment in communities with a CommunityMark from Business in the Community. We offer a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package* including a company pension scheme, company car or car allowance, life assurance, discounted private medical cover, incentive/bonus schemes, employee trade discounts, and many more. We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognize and reward your achievements. * Benefits may vary dependent upon the role and type of employment contract.