We are looking for a Communications Executive to join our team.
Title: Communications Executive – £27,500 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full time
Standard working hours: 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. Due to the nature of our role and our busy events programme, work outside of these hours maybe required.
Office location: Central London (Holborn), although we offer some flexibility to work remotely
Closing date for applications: Friday 24 June (midnight)
Background:
London Property Alliance is the joint name for City Property Association (CPA) and Westminster Property Association (WPA). Together, we are the voice of Central London’s real estate industry: representing the leading owners, investors, professional advisors and developers of commercial property in the economic and cultural heart of the capital. The Alliance publishes thought leadership research about the future of Central London’s built environment and economic recovery post-Covid; engages with policymakers at local, London and national government – championing our industry as a driver of Good Growth and prosperity for London and the UK; and organises engagement and insight events (both virtual and physical), bringing our members together in the most exciting new spaces and places across the city.
The role:
The successful candidate will help deliver the Alliance’s communications and marketing functions, reaching our 400 corporate members as well as external stakeholders. They will also help drive key projects, such as our NextGen programmes (more information here and here) and ‘diversifying real estate’ workstream.
The Communications Executive will collaborate with colleagues on, contribute to and play a lead role on our programme of events, webinars, podcasts, video briefings, receptions and research. They will facilitate webinars; produce content for e-newsletters and social media posts; undertake ad-hoc research; and liaise with our extensive network of industry and policy contacts, especially the industry’s ‘NextGen’ leaders. Previous experience is advantageous.
Reports to: Senior Assistant Director
Ideal candidate profile:
The ideal candidate would have proven communications expertise, ideally in the property / built environment or related sectors and is likely to come from PR, public affairs or communications agency or department, or from within the public sector e.g. local authority with experience of public consultation, communications or marketing.
Key competencies:
- Excellent all-round written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with digital platforms and tools, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Zoom, Canva, WordPress and HubSpot
- Creative flair
- Strong organisation and execution skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Key attributes / behaviours:
- Open, sharing, supportive, team orientated
- Committed to delivering outstanding quality and service
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able and willing to take on additional responsibilities when required
- Able to operate effectively under pressure
- A determined, ambitious, self-motivated and driven individual
Why join us?
You will be joining a close knit, young and ambitious team in a professional, vibrant and fun environment.
You will have the opportunity to raise your own profile by working with our members and industry bodies operating at the most senior level of the property industry.
Training and career development courses are actively encouraged. If you are ready to progress your career to the next level in a fast-paced and interesting environment, with a supportive culture and positive outlook, get in touch.
To apply please email andrea.williams@cwpa.org.uk with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements outlined in this job description alongside an up-to-date CV.
