Communications Specialist Cambridge, East of England, England

Urban&Civic

Full Time Cambridge, East of England, England 48000 - 52000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Urban&Civic is the leading Master Developer within the Property Sector and seeks to create beautifully crafted and sustainable communities where people want to live, and housebuilders want to build. We are bound by a collective determination that business results and positive societal and environmental impact can be mutually reinforcing.

The former Barracks and Airfield at Waterbeach just north of Cambridge, is being transformed into a new community of 6,500 homes, 5 new schools, 250 acres of parks and green spaces, a town centre with shops, amenities, health centre and sports facilities, and a sustainable travel hub connecting over 40 kms of on-site and off-site cycle ways and an extensive public transport and active travel network. All of this is centred around an extraordinary 23-acre lake and extensive woodlands and species rich grasslands which are a key part of the vision for this nature-led and sustainable new community. The first phase of the development is underway, with first residents moving in Summer 2023.

We are looking for a Communities, Communications and Partnerships (CCP) at our site in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire to support the new community as it starts to grow. This role reports directly to our Regional Director Communities, Communications and Partnerships (CCP).

The purpose of this role is to deliver Urban&Civic’s inclusive approach to development and evolves over the lifetime of each project: ensuring local communities and partners help to shape development plans for each site; delivering strong regular communications through the project; and fostering relationships with partners and communities.

We are advocates of employees growing with the Company and actively seek to promote from within.

Key Responsibilities

Develop local strategies and delivery plans to support communications, partnership working and community development for the development at Waterbeach, including budgeting and evaluation.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key groups, organisations and stakeholders within the local area to enable positive dialogue and resolution of issues at each stage of planning and delivery of the development.
Support local communities and the new community to engage with and influence our work, through all stages of development and delivery, including delivering proactive, innovative and accessible ways of engaging and consulting people.
Support new residents moving in, through both coordinating and supporting the work of teams and partners and working closely with the Community Development lead who will start alongside first residents moving in.
Work with the Regional Director of Communities and Partnerships to support the delivery of key community infrastructure such as schools, health provision and sports facilities to ensure local partners and community are involved in the planning and long term operation of these. This may involve direct involvement in Governor roles and on local Boards and project teams.
Identify newsworthy stories and develop content to support a range of channels including newsletters, PR, video and audio, and social media, as well as corporate U&C channels and tools; co-ordinating in house and agency support where needed.
Building strong links with partner communications teams and with local media outlets and other influencers.
Innovate and develop new ways of working and ideas for communications, communities and partnerships, and work in partnership with communications and communities colleagues across our strategic sites on shared learning and good practice approaches.

Note: there may be a requirement from time to time to undertake other duties and perform other roles. The team working on Waterbeach are also supporting the proposed development of Baldock, in Hertfordshire, and this role will help support some of the early work on that project alongside the main focus on Waterbeach.

What We're Looking For (Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience)

Knowledge & Experience

Experience of working with local government partners and stakeholders
Experience of working with parish or town councils or community groups
An understanding of development, planning and public service delivery
Experience in media management, PR and Stakeholder engagement, ideally within the public sector or development industry
Experience in Brand development and place marketing
Experience of content creation for digital and social media
Copywriting skills
Confidence and experience in presenting to small groups and public fora
Budget and project management

Skills and Abilities

Ability to grasp business strategy, decision-making and reflect the ethos of the business
Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building, collaboration and diplomacy
Flexible and adaptable approach to work – recognising the need to work outside of core office hours for evening meetings and events
Ability to meet conflicting priorities whilst working under pressure
Self-starter with initiative and drive
Ability to adapt communication styles to multiple audiences; translating technical and complex information to ensure key concepts and messages are delivered effectively

More information on careers at Urban&Civic is available at https://www.urbanandcivic.com/careers/

U&C are committed to equality and diversity in employment, and we welcome applications for our roles regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £48,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

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