Salary: £36,000 to £42,000 depending on experience
Location: Hybrid/Flexible
Contract: Full-time (flexible arrangements considered)
Reporting to: Managing Director
Join DHA Communications
At DHA Communications, we believe communications should be a force for positive change.
We work with organisations tackling some of society’s biggest challenges: improving access to decent, affordable housing; creating more inclusive and sustainable places; supporting cultural participation; and ensuring people have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
Our work sits at the intersection of policy, communications, engagement and social impact. We partner with organisations that want to create change, influence decision-making, strengthen communities and deliver better outcomes for people.
As an employee owned company, governed by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we believe the way we work is as important as the work we do. Our employee ownership model reflects our commitment to shared success, collective responsibility and creating lasting value for our people, our clients and the communities they serve.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Housing & Place Portfolio Lead to help shape and expand our work across housing, social justice and placemaking.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines policy awareness, strong communication skills and a passion for creating positive social impact. The role offers significant scope for development and progression as part of a growing consultancy.
The Role
The Housing & Place Portfolio Lead will support the delivery and growth of DHA’s housing and place portfolio.
Working with clients across housing, local government, culture, placemaking and the voluntary sector, you will help develop communications and engagement strategies that influence decision-making, promote inclusive growth and support social change.
You will contribute to projects that champion access to decent, affordable housing, support organisations committed to social purpose, and help articulate ambitious visions for places and communities.
You will bring an understanding of policy and stakeholder landscapes, strong communications skills and a curiosity about how systems and institutions shape people’s lives.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their expertise at the intersection of housing, policy, communications and placemaking while helping to shape the future growth of DHA’s work in this area.
Key Responsibilities
Housing and Social Impact
- Support projects focused on the role of home in social outcomes, inclusive housing policy, decent, affordable homes, and placemaking.
- Help clients communicate the impact of their work and build support for change.
- Monitor housing, placemaking and social policy developments and identify emerging opportunities and challenges.
- Contribute to communications strategies that advance social justice and support investment reaching communities most in need.
- Support organisations advocating for fairer housing outcomes and stronger communities.
Placemaking, Culture and Community Engagement
- Support and lead projects focused on placemaking, culture and place, community engagement and inclusive growth.
- Develop compelling narratives and communications materials for places, programmes and partnerships.
- Help clients articulate inclusive and accessible visions for communities and neighbourhoods.
- Contribute to projects that position culture and creativity as drivers of inclusive economic and social growth.
- Help design and deliver engagement approaches that bring people closer to the decisions that affect their lives.
- Support initiatives that strengthen local identity, participation and community voice.
Strategic Communications
- Develop communications and stakeholder engagement plans.
- Produce high-quality written content, including reports, briefings, consultation materials, articles and thought leadership.
- Support stakeholder mapping, engagement planning and relationship building.
- Help translate complex policy issues into clear, engaging and accessible messages.
- Contribute to strategic advice that helps clients navigate complex policy, stakeholder and public environments.
Business Development and Growth
- Identify opportunities for new work and partnership development.
- Support the preparation of proposals, tenders and presentations.
- Contribute to DHA’s profile through networking, thought leadership and sector engagement.
- Help develop DHA’s growing reputation within housing, placemaking and social impact sectors.
- Play an active role in shaping the future growth of DHA’s portfolio in these areas.
Team Contribution
- Work collaboratively across the business to deliver high-quality projects.
- Share knowledge and insights from housing, policy and placemaking work.
- Contribute ideas that support DHA’s growth and impact.
- Champion DHA’s values and commitment to meaningful public engagement.
- Support a culture of curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning.
About You
We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of housing, social justice and place-based change, who is excited by the opportunity to develop their career in a growing consultancy and contribute to work that delivers meaningful social impact.
You may already be working in communications, policy, engagement, public affairs, housing, local government, culture or the voluntary sector. Most importantly, you will be curious, proactive and motivated by the opportunity to help create positive change.
We are particularly interested in people who:
- Have knowledge and experience of housing, placemaking, culture, public policy, community engagement or related fields.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities facing housing and communities.
- Have strong communication, relationship-building and analytical skills.
- Understand, or are keen to deepen their understanding of, how policy, institutions and systems shape social outcomes.
- Can translate complex issues into clear and compelling messages.
- Enjoy taking initiative and building relationships.
- Are interested in helping grow a purpose-driven consultancy and its impact.
- Share our belief that communications and engagement can help create fairer, more inclusive communities.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, policy, public affairs, housing, placemaking or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex issues clearly.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and building effective relationships.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Awareness of policy and political environments relevant to housing and communities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong research, analysis and problem-solving skills.
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What We Offer
- Salary of £36,000 to £42,000, depending on experience.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and progression.
- Exposure to senior leaders, strategic projects and high-profile clients.
- The opportunity to help shape a growing area of the business.
- A supportive, collaborative and values-driven working environment.
- The chance to work on projects that make a tangible difference to people and communities.
Employee Ownership and Benefits
DHA Communications is an Employee Owned Company, governed by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means our business is owned for the benefit of everyone who works here, helping to create a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration and long-term success.
As part of our commitment to our people, we offer:
- 35 days annual leave each year.
- Participation in our tax-free profit share scheme, with profits shared equally across employees.
- Opportunities for training and development through a dedicated staff fund
- A genuine stake in the future success of the business through our employee ownership model.
- The opportunity to help shape the direction and growth of the company.
- A culture built on trust, shared success and collective purpose.
To apply, please send us your resume to: Info@dhacommunications.co.uk before the 9th October 2026.