STBG Communications Manager 

In a fast-paced industry with ever evolving content requirements are you a communications manager who can create engaging relevant content that has the reader, viewer or listener tuning in for more? Are you an expert in content and video creation, keen to use these skills to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes and support commercial objectives? Then Laing O'Rourke has the opportunity for you.

The Laing O'Rourke Specialist Trading Business Group (STBG) uses a number of internal and external platforms to showcase the amazing things it does to deliver the essential buildings and infrastructure projects that support communities and improve people's lives. Have you got a talent for establishing great relationships? Do you have a passion for innovative and engaging communications? Can you use video and other communication mediums to bring brand and capability awareness to life?  Then keep reading or apply now.

What to expect in this position

The STBG Communications Manager will promote the expertise and capabilities of the STBG by:

Improving brand and capability awareness for the STBG businesses through engaging content and campaigns for both internal and external use Creating innovative video content to showcase our brands to a variety of audiences (both short form social media type content and long form informative videos) Assisting with informing, aligning and engaging colleagues through a variety of mediums including townhalls, business updates and internal communications platforms such as Viva Engage Enhancing external following and audience through targeted approaches to social media, exhibitions and website development Working closely with the business development teams to ensure that our communications content supports the growth strategy Promoting news, business updates and project success, both within Laing O'Rourke and externally Working closely with the Laing O'Rourke Corporate Communications team to maximise the impact and reach of communications, whilst ensuring alignment

What would help you in this role?

Video Production and editing skills Exposure to website development and social media content creation and management Comfortable with direct exposure to a range of senior stakeholders A hands on, can do attitude, with the ability to prioritise and manage expectations Ability to create and present high level and engaging content to external audiences Circa 5 years of communications, marketing or strategic marketing experience

Don't match all the criteria? We are open to, and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

The role requires frequent travel to sites and offices for gathering content, with our head office at Dartford being the main office base for advice and support.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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