Community Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Devon County Council; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a Stakeholder Relations Officer to join the Highways Intelligence Group in Exeter. You will plan and coordinate engagement for highway works, informing communities, businesses and councillors with clear, timely information.

The role suits a proactive communicator who can carry out site visits, manage enquiries, and build trusted relationships across partners. Hybrid working and countywide scope provide diverse, rewarding opportunities to improve local

Qualifications

• Plan and coordinate engagement activity for highway works and infrastructure projects.
• Share information clearly and in a timely manner with communities, businesses and councillors.
• Be proactive in identifying concerns and contributing to a consistent engagement approach.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Carry out site visits to engage with and inform stakeholders of works.
• Support responses to enquiries and help manage expectations.
• Plan and coordinate engagement activity for highway schemes across Devon.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Site visits

Lone-working

Written communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking a Stakeholder Relations Officer to join the Highways Intelligence Group in Exeter. You will plan and coordinate engagement for highway works, informing communities, businesses and councillors with clear, timely information.

The role suits a proactive communicator who can carry out site visits, manage enquiries, and build trusted relationships across partners. Hybrid working and countywide scope provide diverse, rewarding opportunities to improve local