Communications Manager / PR Manager (Maternity Cover)

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join national property consultancy Strutt & Parker at a pivotal moment in its growth journey, following significant investment and the launch of a refreshed brand identity earlier this year.

This role is a 12 month Maternity Temporary role.

Reporting to Strutt & Parker’s Head of Marketing and Client Experience and working closely with the Head of Communications across BNP Paribas Real Estate and Strutt & Parker, the Senior Communications Manager will play a central role in shaping how the business is seen and heard across media, social media and thought leadership.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver strategic communications that raise Strutt & Parker’s profile, support business growth and bring the brand to life for clients and in the wider market. With a strong focus on reputation and visibility, this role will help position Strutt & Parker as the UK’s leading property consultancy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the communications partner for Strutt & Parker’s residential business with management of London sales and lettings, including the new Brokerage model, Research and Private Client teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key spokespeople, building strong internal relationships and ensuring communications is understood, valued and leveraged across the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts across trade, national, international, and broadcast media to secure high-quality coverage for the brand and for clients’ instructions.
• Plan and deliver impactful communications campaigns to support property launches.
• Develop and execute integrated communications campaigns to promote key research reports and thought leadership initiatives.
• Identify and respond to property market trends and news opportunities, positioning Strutt & Parker as an authoritative and influential voice in the media.
• Create and oversee content for Strutt & Parker’s social media channels to increase reach, engagement and brand impact.
• Produce high-quality written content, including press releases, thought leadership articles, SEO-focused blogs, scripts and briefing documents, ensuring consistency with our tone of voice and core messaging.
• Edit and refine copy for wider marketing materials, including capability statements, award submissions and pitch documents.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on media coverage and campaign performance, providing regular insight and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the wider Marketing team to ensure communications activity is aligned with and enhances broader brand and campaign activity.
• Collaborate with relevant industry bodies, PR agencies and press offices, particularly on joint instructions, and with developers and housebuilders where appropriate.
• Plan and support events including journalist engagement, agent workshops, and messaging for key internal conferences and business events.
• Partner with internal communications colleagues to ensure key business wins, appointments and achievements are effectively shared across the wider organisation.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Strutt & Parker’s Rural business and liaise with Rural communications to ensure alignment on corporate matters, content, and cross-selling opportunities within the business.
• Support the Head of Communications in managing issues and crisis communications, helping to protect and enhance the firm’s reputation.
• Line management of a Communications Manager.

Person Specification

• 3-5 years’ experience at manager level, with a strong track record in media relations.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce compelling content for a range of audiences and channels.
• Demonstrable expertise across multi-channel communications, including traditional media, digital platforms and social media.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to align communications activity with broader business objectives.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, with experience advising spokespeople in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience managing or mentoring direct reports.
• Experience in the residential property sector, luxury/lifestyle brands, or a related industry would be advantageous, but is not essential.

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