Community Affairs Manager

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Community Affairs Manager to engage with local stakeholders and develop impactful community strategies in the UK. This mid-senior level role involves liaising with various stakeholders, implementing community investment programmes, and managing communications during crises. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in community affairs and strong project management capabilities. This position is temporary until June 30, 2026, and includes travel within London and Leeds.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in community and local government affairs, especially in large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders in various environments.
• Experience managing contractors and third parties, with strong team player skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between data centers and local communities in the UK.
• Develop and implement location-specific community strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
• Monitor community concerns and manage crisis-related communications.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Project management

Collaboration skills

Crisis communications

Job description

Recruiting for tech giants connecting the brightest minds to the best companies 💡⚡

Job Title: Community Affairs Manager

Location: London, Wales, and Leeds - Around 30% of the time will be travelling, equally divided.

Contract Details: Temporary until 30th June 2026

Responsibilities

• Local Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between data centers and local communities in the UK. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including residents, NGOs, businesses, and municipal authorities. Support government engagement, ensuring clarity on roles and processes.
• Community Strategy & Social Impact: Develop and implement location‑specific community strategies aligned with organisational priorities. Execute community investment programmes reflecting global social and environmental commitments, such as STEM education and sustainability initiatives. Collect and analyse data to understand community needs and risks.
• Reputation, Risk & Issues Management: Proactively monitor community concerns and manage crisis‑related communications. Identify social risks and political dynamics, recommending actions for mitigation. Ensure transparent messaging across channels and support storytelling to highlight programme impact.
• Programme Delivery & Execution Excellence: Lead the timely deployment of community programmes, ensuring they align with local needs. Track and report progress, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Internal & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Represent community interests internally, ensuring feedback informs planning and operations. Collaborate with various teams, including engineering, construction, and legal affairs, to coordinate community‑relevant decisions. Participate in initiatives and report on programme impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in community and local government affairs, especially in large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders in various environments.
• Experience managing contractors and third parties, with strong team player skills.
• Experience in community engagement for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work effectively across functions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong project and programme management capabilities.

Join our client as a Community Affairs Manager and make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve!

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media