Stakeholder Manager

Location: Highways Division

We are now recruiting for an experienced Stakeholder Manager to work in our Highways Division on a full-time permanent basis, focusing on our works on the Strategic Network for National Highways. Due to the job role, there may be a need to work occasional evenings. This role will be working between our offices and client offices, so flexibility is key.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and categorise key stakeholders relevant to the organisation and its projects and implement strategies to engage the stakeholders effectively, understanding their expectations and concerns.
Foster open and transparent communication channels to keep stakeholders informed about project developments, changes, and outcomes.
Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
Identify potential conflicts or issues with stakeholders and work to resolve them in a timely and constructive manner.
Conduct thorough stakeholder analysis to assess their influence, interests, and potential impact on projects.
Create clear and effective communication plans tailored to different stakeholder groups, deliver regular updates, reports, and presentations.
Develop and implement crisis communication plans to address potential issues that may affect the company's reputation.
Coordinate with internal teams to provide timely and accurate information during crises or emergencies.
Collaborate with project teams and leadership to integrate stakeholder considerations into project planning and decision-making processes.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

You will have a strong background in communications and engagement, coupled with extensive stakeholder experience and can demonstrate how you have supported the delivery of business priorities, proactively managed reputational issues, delivered stakeholder engagement plans and used insight to help shape those plans.
You will be a strong communicator and collaborator who is highly organised who can record, report and undertake ongoing evaluation of activities and impact. You will be a strategic thinker with a result driven mindset in the delivery of this critical role within our Highways Division.
The ideal candidate will be able to cope well under pressure, be good at multitasking and have excellent time management skills. Must also be proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
Company car
Company pension scheme (we match up to 6%)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme
Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career
'The Great Escape' - leaving work early every Friday!

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Please send us your CV and a covering letter

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.