Digital & Communications Associate

Our client, a Real Estate and Asset Manager based in the City of London, is seeking a Digital & Communications Manager to lead their internal and external communication strategy and delivery.

This newly created standalone role, reporting to the Head of HR, offers an exciting opportunity to shape the Company’s narrative, elevate brand visibility, and ensure consistent, engaging communication across all audiences, from employees and leadership teams to external stakeholders, media, and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Communications
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to develop and deliver an internal communications strategy aligned with business goals, values, and culture.
• Create engaging content for newsletters, intranet, leadership updates, and company‑wide announcements.
• Develop initiatives that encourage employee engagement and enhance understanding of key priorities.
• Design and manage feedback channels (e. g. surveys, pulse checks) and use insights to improve communication impact.
• Support senior leaders with messaging, presentations, and announcements.
• Social Media & Public Relations
• Act as the main contact for media and press, managing relationships with external PR agencies.
• Draft press releases, statements, and thought‑leadership pieces that strengthen the company’s reputation.
• Lead social media strategy and execution (primarily Linked In), ensuring consistent tone and messaging.
• Monitor media coverage, analyse performance metrics (reach, engagement, sentiment), and report insights to leadership.
• Brand, Digital Presence & Events
• Oversee digital tools and communication platforms, including the intranet, CMS, website, and social media channels.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications, acting as a guardian of tone and visual identity.
• Collaborate with teams to promote milestones, transactions, and portfolio achievements.
• Plan and manage corporate and stakeholder events, ensuring effective brand representation and messaging.
• Strategy, Measurement & Continuous Improvement
• Establish KPIs to evaluate communication effectiveness and refine strategy accordingly.
• Manage budgets for communication activities, events, and external agencies.
• Stay informed on industry trends, media narratives, and best practices in corporate and real estate communications.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience within communications, either in‑house or agency.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an adaptable communication style.
• Experience managing external agencies and overseeing budgets, if in‑house.
• Confident in using internal communication tools, social media, and digital content platforms.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and skilled at influencing stakeholders across all levels.

This role requires 3 days per week in the office.

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