The Institution of Structural Engineers
Nov 12, 2025
Contractor
Engagement and Content Manager, CROSS (FTC) 12 months Maternity Cover Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week Salary: £40,490 salary p/a, plus excellent benefits package Location: London, Farringdon, Hybrid working available Are you a creative communications professional looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about the built environment, public safety, and the greater good? If you are, this fixed term role may be for you! Alongside the interests and challenges of the role, we know that candidates also want to be enthused about the mission and values of the organisation they might be joining. IStructE is a charity and the professional body for structural engineers. We have a global membership who have designed many of the world s iconic structures as well as many of the buildings and bridges we take almost for granted in our daily lives. Creating safer structures for the benefit of the public is at the heart of our remit and this includes environmental sustainability with structural engineers and the Institution at the heart of the impact construction has on natural resources and climate change. We are passionate about inclusion and work hard to help those with talent, irrespective of background, to find and develop a route into the profession. Many of our members work to support the world s most vulnerable communities, especially those living in places prone to natural hazards such as earthquakes and extreme flooding. If working as part of a staff team of about 80 people and alongside many of our members to address these issues appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you. The Role: The IStructE Marketing and Communications team are looking for an experienced content and communications professional to work with CROSS and increase reach and impact within the built environment industry. You ll work closely with the CROSS Team to promote new and existing activities, producing accompanying content for a wide range of audiences to increase engagement with the brand. We re looking for innovative ideas to increase awareness of CROSS and someone who is confident in challenging the norm. You should be comfortable with driving and implementing change and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders. To be shortlisted for this post, you must have: - Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of digital marketing and engagement. - Experience of creating adaptable content for a wide range of audiences. - Strong campaign and project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Exceptional stakeholder management skills. - Experience of developing innovative concepts to drive marketing campaigns. - Experience of implementing change. - Excellent copywriting and communication skills. An understanding and appreciation of the engineering or built environment sector would be beneficial to your application but is not essential. Please note that some travel in the UK may be required to support events. What we can offer you: - 25 days paid annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays and flexi leave - A pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions - Life Insurance - Private Medical Insurance - Permanent Health Insurance - Health Cash Plan - Employee Assistance Programme - Season Ticket Loan - Cycle to Work Scheme - Continuous Professional Development Working Conditions: We are based on the edge of the city, our office is bright, modern and open plan. We are an inclusive and friendly workforce. We are presently operating a working model of office based and remote working and envisage operating a longer-term hybrid working model. Additional information: For more information including a full job description and candidate privacy policy, visit our website. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application or would like us to apply reasonable adjustments when reviewing your application, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your needs. Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt and shortlisted candidates are contacted to be invited to an interview. Applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK cannot be considered. The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and the perspectives people from different backgrounds bring. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation. If you feel you have the skills, experience, and expertise we re looking for and if this post sounds like the challenge you are seeking, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.