Communications Specialist - (Closing date - 05/06/2026)

Bowburn, Durham, UK (On-site)

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Job Summary

Own the on-site PR and cross-divisional content machine for a regional construction group, balancing site visits, stakeholder approvals, and social media to drive brand visibility; keep the website and LinkedIn content fresh while monitoring media placements.

  • Content & PR Ownership: Coordinate content ideation and approvals across divisions to fuel press releases, social posts, and internal comms.
  • On-site and Channel Execution: Organise on-site PR events, visit sites in North East/Yorkshire, and develop LinkedIn content with the Communications Team.
  • Media & Brand Stewardship: Manage media outreach, monitor coverage, apply brand guidelines, and oversee website content updates via Umbraco.

Job Description

Own the on-site PR and cross-divisional content machine for a regional construction group, balancing site visits, stakeholder approvals, and social media to drive brand visibility; keep the website and LinkedIn content fresh while monitoring media placements.

  • Content & PR Ownership: Coordinate content ideation and approvals across divisions to fuel press releases, social posts, and internal comms.
  • On-site and Channel Execution: Organise on-site PR events, visit sites in North East/Yorkshire, and develop LinkedIn content with the Communications Team.
  • Media & Brand Stewardship: Manage media outreach, monitor coverage, apply brand guidelines, and oversee website content updates via Umbraco.
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Esh Group

3.3 Glassdoor

Esh Group is a leading construction and built environment group which operates across the North East and Yorkshire. Our main trading company, Esh Construction, delivers civil engineering, new build affordable housing, commercial build, refurbishment, and retrofit services to public and private sector clients.We are a financially sound, growing contractor and are founded on strong regional roots dating back to 1970. Through a commitment to quality, collaboration and social value, we have grown into one of the North of England's most respected privately-owned construction businesses. In 2025, we were proudly named one of the UK’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, recognising our excellence in strategy, innovation, governance, and culture. We deliver an industry-leading social value programme through our ‘Constructing Local’ strategy, and ensure that our work leaves a lasting legacy in the communities it serves.

Founded in 1999
Bowburn, England, GBR
620 employees (16 in marketing)
49% recommend to a friend
83% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.6%
Direct
34.7%
Referral
7.1%
Social
4.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~620

Funding

Total Funding
$7.3M
Last Raise
$7.3M
Debt Financing, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2023
    Debt Financing • $7.3M

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