Job Description

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What you'll be doing?

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function - Barratt Partnerships.

While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don't: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You'll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.

You will support the Communications Lead in delivering internal and external communications for all projects under the Building Safety Unit at Barratt Developments PLC, in a timely and effective manner.

You will:
Draft suitable communications for a wide range of external stakeholders, including but not limited to Building Owners, Managing Agents, Local Authority etc Prepare suitable communications for residents and leaseholders, and where necessary, supporting the Customer Care team with resident liaison / engagement Support with media relations and MP enquiries, in particular drafting appropriate responses in a timely manner Ensure all contacts with external stakeholders are dealt with professionally and courteously Support in managing the communications calendar for all projects and ensure any communications are issued to the appropriate parties in good time Prepare and deliver regular reporting on communications activity across relevant projects Monitor media for relevant coverage and industry news, and share on a weekly / monthly basis where appropriate Support in the delivery of internal communications across the Building Safety Unit, as needed Support in the delivery of site visits or events, as needed Produce additional content, and carry out other appropriate ad hoc duties, where appropriate Promote and act in accordance with all Barratt Group values, systems, policies and procedures #

What you'll need?

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - including copywriting and editing skills Excellent planning and organisational skills High attention to detail across all aspects of work Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams A strong team player, supportive of colleagues Assertive, with an ability to influence others and build strong relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external stakeholders and contacts Tenacious, with an ability to handle challenging, high pressure situations and meet the demands of internal and external stakeholders Self-disciplined, with excellent time management skills and the ability to coordinate a number of priorities Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure Educated to degree level in a relevant subject Experience working in a similar communications role, either in house or in agency, highly desirable #

Our Company and Benefits

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.



Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.



We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.


As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Salary Competitive Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover - Single Cover 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days) Choice of Flexible Benefits * Enhanced Family Friendly Policies