Job Description:

Location: Berkshire (Hybrid working available)
Duration: 6 months
Salary: Fixed-Term Contract or £35 per hour (Ltd/Umbrella)

We are partnering with a well-established housing organisation in Berkshire to recruit an experienced PR & Communications Manager on either a 6-month fixed-term contract or an interim hourly-rate basis (£35 per hour).

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to lead both internal and external communications, enhance organisational reputation, and drive engagement with residents, colleagues and stakeholders during a key period of change.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering impactful communications and PR strategies that support organisational objectives, strengthen the brand and promote positive engagement across multiple audiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading internal and external communications across digital and traditional channels.
• Managing media relations, drafting press releases and responding to media enquiries.
• Delivering proactive PR campaigns that enhance organisational reputation.
• Managing social media strategy, content and performance.
• Overseeing website content and digital communications.
• Developing engaging campaigns that support colleague and resident engagement.
• Producing high-quality written and visual communications across multiple platforms.
• Advising senior stakeholders on communications and reputation management.
• Line managing a Communications & Design Assistant.
• Supporting crisis and business continuity communications when required.

About You

We're looking for an experienced communications professional who can demonstrate:

• A strong background in PR, corporate communications or digital communications.
• Excellent copywriting, editing and content creation skills.
• Experience managing media relationships and delivering successful PR campaigns.
• Strong digital communications and social media expertise.
• Experience creating engaging communications across multiple channels.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.

Experience within housing, the public sector or another regulated environment would be essential. 

What's on Offer

• 6-month opportunity with an immediate impact.
• Flexible engagement via Fixed-Term Contract (£55k) or £35 per hour interim arrangement.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organisation making a positive difference to local communities.

If you're an experienced communications professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.