Communications Specialist (Contract, Temporary)

PR & Communications Specialist Location: Greater London / Essex Are you ready to build your PR career with a top-tier UK housebuilder? We\’re looking for a talented and ambitious PR & Communications Specialist to join the communications team at one of the UK\’s most respected names in housebuilding – an agile, award-winning company known for delivering high-quality homes and bold, purpose-driven developments. You\’ll be part of a collaborative team that shapes the public narrative around our brand – from proactive media engagement to internal storytelling, award-winning submissions, and thought leadership. If you want to work in a place where your ideas are heard, your writing makes an impact, and your ambition is matched by opportunity, this is the role for you. You\’ll bring 1 years\’ + experience in a communications or PR environment, either in-house or agency side. You\’ll be a strong writer, fast learner and confident communicator – someone who\’s ready to hit the ground running in a high-profile, high-quality business. Have a passion for PR and communications, with strong editorial instincts Are proactive, creative, and always looking for ways to improve and innovate Are looking for a long-term career in housebuilding, property, or the built environment You\’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering our external communications strategy – building media relationships, supporting press activity, creating compelling content and collaborating across business functions. PR & Media: Manage and coordinate the press office, working with internal stakeholders and PR agencies Draft and edit press releases, media responses, and thought leadership content Support media events, journalist visits, and campaign planning Content & External Communications: Write blogs, LinkedIn articles, and website copy to spotlight our work and our people Assist with corporate communications including annual reviews, gender pay gap reports, brochures, and branded materials Support award entries, including research, writing, and design (InDesign experience a plus) Internal Communications: Work with our internal comms team on content for the intranet, staff magazine, newsletters, and internal events Help ensure colleagues are informed, inspired and connected to our brand values Be a brand guardian, ensuring consistency and quality across all channels 1-2 years of experience in PR, media, or communications ~ Strong written and verbal communication skills ~ Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools ~ Ideally some exposure to Canva and/or InDesign (training available) ~ Experience working with third-party platforms (e.g. media monitoring, press tools) ~ Apply now and help shape the voice of a business that builds more than homes – we build communities, reputations, and futures.