Communications Executive

Hill is an award-winning housebuilder and one of the leading developers in London, the home counties, and the south, delivering both private for sale and affordable homes.  

Now in its 23rd year, this family-owned and operated company has grown to establish itself as the UK's second-largest privately-owned housebuilder, with an impressive and diverse portfolio of schemes ranging from landmark, mixed-use regeneration schemes and inner-city apartments to homes in rural communities. 

Employing over 730 staff, the company operates from five strategically located regional offices, with its head office based in Waltham Abbey.  

Hill has won over 460 industry awards in the past 23 years, including Best Medium Housebuilder at the Housebuilder Awards in 2020 and 2021. Hill also won Best Home, Best Sustainable Development and Best Medium Housebuilder at the WhatHouse? Awards 2021 and has won WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year twice. 

Are you an experienced PR and Comms professional looking for your next exciting move in construction?

Hill Group, a housebuilder with ambitions for short and longer term exponential growth, are seeking a PR specialist to join their busy Communications department. This is an exciting role in a driven, inspiring, family-owned and operated business based in Waltham Abbey, Essex.

Working out of the company’s attractive head office, you will play a major role in shaping the content and communications that positively reflect the companies’ impressive output.

This role is right for you if:

• You are highly organised and motivated individual with strong construction PR experience, an understanding of corporate, partnership, and residential sales PR.
• You have experience either managing or working for a PR agency, ideally within construction or housebuilding.
• You are a skilled and eloquent writer and can adapt your voice to differing tones dependent on the communication channel.
• You have the ability to work with and influence people across the organisation.

This is a full time, office-based role offering the right person an opportunity to grow and develop with the company.

English language and ability to write press releases, awards submissions, brochures, reports and other materials

English or journalism degree would be advantageous

Proofreading and attention to detail

Organisational skills

3+ years relevant experience in a PR or Comms role

Some construction or housebuilding experience