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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