Head of Marketing and Public Relations

Location: Orsett (Essex) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time Salary: Competitive (DOE)

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, finances and lifestyle:

Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days per year plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 24 days after one year and 25 days after two years’ service

Pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with company contributions of 5% and employee contributions of 4% (with the option to contribute more)

Access to a benefits platform offering instant discounts on shopping, dining and travel

Discounted private health and dental care

Gym membership discounts, with no minimum contract period

Electric car scheme, available after successful completion of probation

To contribute to the successful delivery of the company’s objectives by performing the duties of the role in line with company values, policies, and procedures. Utilise marketing skills and knowledge to elevate the company. The role holder is expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a proactive approach, supporting both operational excellence and the wider business strategy.

Internal Communications

Design and deliver engaging internal communications that foster transparency, culture, and employee engagement.

Partner with HR and leadership to support change management and strategic initiatives.

Marketing collateral

Public Relations & Media Management

Digital Presence

Oversee the company websites, ensuring content is current, engaging, and aligned with brand messaging.

Analyse digital performance metrics and optimise campaigns accordingly.

Brand Management and Awareness

Champion the development and consistent application of brand identity across all touchpoints.

Market Research & Product Positioning

Work closely with business development, bids, and operations teams to align marketing efforts with commercial priorities.

Other responsibilities ranging from team management, logistics, admin, assisting different departments will be required.

Skills Knowledge Attitude Training And Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Experience in general marketing, media relations, digital marketing, brand management, and event planning.

Proficiency in analytics tools, Adobe creative, and content management systems.

Degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field

Support a psychologically safe work culture

Actively promote wellbeing by supporting and participating in the company’s monthly wellbeing campaigns

Maintain awareness of the company’s wellbeing structure, available resources and escalation pathways

To be successful in this position the Marketing and Communications Manager must have:
Previous Marketing Manager experience

Willing to travel between Company sites

Knowledge of CMS and basic HTML

Equality and Diversity
All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.

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