Programme Communications Manager

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we deliver the infrastructure that underpins everyday life across the UK and beyond. From major transportation networks to complex construction and engineering programmes, our work shapes communities and drives economic growth

We are seeking a Programme Communications Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting a high\-profile Rolls\-Royce programme based in Derby. This position sits at the heart of the organisation, acting as a trusted partner to programme leadership and ensuring that the story of Rolls\-Royce—its ambition, progress, and impact—is communicated with clarity, consistency, and purpose.

As a Programme Communications Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of integrated communication strategies that support major programmes across the business. You will work closely with senior leaders, programme teams, and external partners to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful messaging.

What you'll be doing

As a programme Communications Manager you will:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans aligned to programme objectives


• Translate complex technical information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences


• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide strategic communications advice


• Manage internal and external communications, including briefings, presentations, and digital content


• Support crisis and issue communications where required


• Measure and evaluate communication effectiveness, driving continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in a communications role within a complex, fast\-paced organisation


• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities


• Experience delivering communications for large programmes or projects


• Ability to simplify technical or detailed information for broader audiences


• A proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach.


• Somebody able to have a site presence 5 days per week

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.


• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)


• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave


• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high\-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large\-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long\-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

Job Reference: BBUK18435

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