Communications Team Assistant
Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM UK and Ireland is a leading construction and infrastructure business committed to Making Possible. As part of the wider Royal BAM Group, we are one of Europe’s largest construction businesses, and we are looking for a self-starting, enthusiastic Communications team assistant to join our communications function.
Communications within the BAM UK & Ireland division is a strategic enabling service which drives awareness, understanding and engagement across our diverse audiences. We use insight, knowledge and analysis of our market and our customers to engage them with our work and our products and services in the most impactful and effective way. We lead the development of our brand and use our expertise to tell inspiring stories to enhance our reputation, build relationships, engage our staff and demonstrate our impact.
Making Possible
The Communications Team Assistant will provide essential administrative and coordination support to the BAM UK and Ireland Communications team, ensuring smooth delivery of all communication activities and workstreams. This role is essential in managing processes, reporting, and operational tasks that underpin the team’s success.
Principal Accountabilities:
Team Support & Coordination
Provide diary management for Communications Director
Support logistics for all communications-led events, both internal and external
Manage the calendar of team meetings and offsite sessions
Assist the wider Communications Management Team in delivering all communication activities and workstreams as required
Act as a central point of contact for administrative queries and support
Media Management
Manage the media centre and monitor the media enquiries inbox, ensuring timely responses
Maintain and regularly update all media lists and media assets and materials to ensure accuracy and relevance
Reporting & Analysis
Compile and distribute key reports, including weekly media review, media monitoring and coverage reports, monthly communications report for leadership meetings, and individual campaign/activation reports as required
Manage and maintain key contacts list
Creative & Asset Management
Oversee and organise photography and video media requests.
Manage the image and video media library
Financial & Administrative Tasks
Manage subscriptions, purchase orders (POs), and supplier and agency invoicing processes.
Manage communication team budget tracker
Your team
This role will be hybrid/remote, with some travel to offices around the UK and Ireland required from time to time during the year. It will report into the Communications Director, but will need to build strong relationships with the wider Communications management team, the broader communications team and key stakeholders across the business to effectively execute the role.
What’s in it for you?
We understand the need for flexibility, growth, and variety. Here’s what you’ll get:
- Hybrid working: Work from home, your nearest BAM office, or on the go - we trust you to make it work
Travel opportunities: Visit our projects and teams across the UK and Ireland to really get to know our business - Personal development: Access to training, mentoring, and courses to help you sharpen your skills and shape your career
- Wellbeing support: From mental health resources, wellbeing and volunteering days or a day off for your kid’s first day at school - we have a package of benefits that offer flexibility to match your own life priorities
- An inclusive and caring culture: We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work
Join BAM in Making Possible and help us build a sustainable tomorrow.
What do you bring to the role?
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and familiarity with media monitoring tools. Experience using AI tools such as Copilot would be an advantage
- Experience in corporate communications or a similar administrative role is desirable but not essential
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive and resourceful with a problem-solving mindset
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"
For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager: paul.howes@bam.com
Closing date 20th July 2026
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