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.

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

 • Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

 •    Financial:  Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice. 

 BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.