Project Communications Specialist

Project Communications Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Communications Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time role involving on-site work in client offices 3 days per week and from RPS offices 2 days per week.

Following a successful probation period, hybrid working can be arranged (3 office days with 2 days work from home per week).

About the Role

The Project Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communications plans to achieve project objectives.

Key responsibilities will include devising internal stakeholder engagement strategies, liaising with technical colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams, preparing internal reports and presenting to internal meetings.

External stakeholder engagement will also be a key aspect of the role, including with contractors, residents' associations, interest groups and elected representatives.

The successful candidate will have experience of developing and implementing successful communications strategies, including developing communications collateral, media and social media campaigns, event management and stakeholder engagement.

A strong analytical skillset and ability to support the development of communications strategies and plans will also be essential.

The candidate should be able to prioritise tasks and work with schedules while remaining focused on team goals.

Organising key events, such as project launches and public consultations, will also be a key responsibility.

Experience of delivering projects in a deadline-driven and evolving environment will be highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong report writing skillset.

Additionally, the candidate should have demonstrable account management experience, including managing client relationships and reporting.

Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a relevant academic discipline: Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Behavioural Economics, Law or Business.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from access to robust fully accredited professional training programmes, opportunities for career growth and development, and a supportive and collaborative work environment.

In addition, you will be part of a diverse community of experts, recognised globally for delivering solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world.

Our team operates in a holistic regional model broken into 4 pillar regions - South West, South East Midlands, East and North West. Each team is responsible for the communications activities within their region but work across the portfolio as required.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing and implementing effective communications plans to achieve project objectives.
• Devising internal stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Liaising with technical colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Preparing internal reports and presenting to internal meetings.
• Engaging with external stakeholders, including contractors, residents' associations, interest groups and elected representatives.
• Developing communications collateral, media and social media campaigns, event management and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Supporting the development of communications strategies and plans.
• Prioritising tasks and working with schedules while remaining focused on team goals.
• Organising key events, such as project launches and public consultations.
• Delivering projects in a deadline-driven and evolving environment.
• Managing client relationships and reporting.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years' postgraduate relevant experience in communications for projects with experience of infrastructure or climate action projects being an advantage.
• Strong communications skills, strong report writing skills and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience of implementing successful communications strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to support the development of communications strategies and plans.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work with schedules while remaining focused on team goals.
• Experience of delivering projects in a deadline-driven and evolving environment.
• Demonstrable account management experience.
• Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a relevant academic discipline.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

Access to robust fully accredited professional training programmes.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Part of a diverse community of experts.

Recognised globally for delivering solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world.

Why Choose Us

At [Company], we put our people first and prioritise their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that's right for them.

With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Business Consulting and Services

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