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Posting ID
PSR1JP00101374
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Homes England
Contract duration
Dec 2026
Location
Cambridge
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of Homes England, we are looking for a Senior Communications Manager for a contract up to December 2026 (possible extension) on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in Cambridge)

 

The Cambridge Growth Company (CGC), a subsidiary of Homes England, exists to drive forward the government’s ambitions to maximise Greater Cambridge’s full economic potential to deliver nationally significant growth. Working with our sponsor department, MHCLG, we collaborate with central government departments and other agencies, with our Advisory Council comprising local authority leaders, the CPCA Mayor and senior university and industry representatives; and with landowners and developers to remove barriers to sustainable growth,  targeting interventions and focusing investment to address the stressed water and nature systems, improve infrastructure, tackle the unaffordability of homes and ease congestion on the roads.


As a Senior Communications Manager your main responsibilities will be: 

  • Write, edit, and commission high-quality content (reports, articles, case studies, blogs) 
  • Create multimedia content (infographics, videos) to explain technical topics 
  • Manage and update website content using a CMS 
  • Plan, schedule, and manage social media content and engagement 
  • Track performance metrics and produce communications reports 
  • Ensure all content follows brand guidelines and tone 
  • Prepare briefing materials for meetings and events 
  • Support presentations and talking points for senior leadership 
  • Collaborate with colleagues to communicate work effectively 
  • Develop communication toolkits, templates, and training 
  • Support CRM practices with operational teams 
  • Liaise with external partners and suppliers 

 

Essential: 

  • Experience briefing senior stakeholders.  
  • Exceptional writing and editing, and an eye for detail. 
  • Strong digital know-how.  
  • Experience in applying and maintaining brand identity across a wide range of communications outputs.  
  • Proficiency in CMS platforms, social media management tools, and analytics reporting. 
  • Creative, collaborative approach to work and confident in managing multiple priorities. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams. 

 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

 

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Homes England guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

Armed Forces Covenant 

Homes England guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, wewill interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.