Stakeholder Engagement Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead political and stakeholder engagement across London. This role is crucial in managing relationships with MPs and councils, ensuring effective communication of key messages, and enhancing the company's reputation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly within local government, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a diverse and rewarding workplace that offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of benefits aimed at supporting your health and well-being.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessments

Access to health and well-being benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience engaging with stakeholders, particularly in local government.
• Demonstrable leadership experience and advising on engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for senior political stakeholders.
• Lead the London Stakeholder Engagement Team and provide guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Job description

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This is a fantastic opportunity to lead external engagement with MPs and Councils on a range of issues, including Thames Water's biggest-ever investment programme to improve performance across London.

You will manage and deliver political and stakeholder engagement activities throughout London to protect and enhance the company’s reputation. This role involves ensuring MPs and senior councillors are informed of Thames Water’s key messages, responding to stakeholder queries, attending key meetings, and identifying opportunities to promote the company’s turnaround plan.

What you will be doing as Stakeholder Engagement Manager

1. Serve as the main point of contact in Thames Water for senior political stakeholders on local issues.
2. Build upon existing and develop new political relationships.
3. Provide insights and advice on effective engagement to senior leaders.
4. Support incident communication efforts to keep stakeholders informed.
5. Lead and provide clear guidance to the London Stakeholder Engagement Team.

What you should bring to the role

1. Significant experience engaging with stakeholders, particularly within local government.
2. Demonstrable leadership experience.
3. Experience advising colleagues, including at the executive level, on successful engagement strategies.
4. Experience in external engagement, ideally in a regulated sector, with a strong understanding of the external environment and key stakeholders' positions.
5. Excellent written communication skills for various channels and audiences.
6. Strong verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
7. Ability to build strong relationships and challenge conventional approaches.
8. Effective collaboration skills and the ability to work well with diverse disciplines.

What’s in it for you?

Join a company offering a rewarding career path, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.

• Competitive salary from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (Defined Contribution) with a maximum of 12%, with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to various benefits supporting health, well-being, and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by supporting our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate and skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse and rewarding place to work, where every day offers a chance to make a difference. We provide fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Whether in our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for passionate people eager to improve things.

If you’re seeking a sustainable and successful career that impacts millions and helps protect water resources, we’ll support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Join the Thames Water family. Learn more about why to choose us.

Our goal is to ensure Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications and provide support throughout the recruitment process to remove barriers to success. If you need assistance, we’re here to help.

In times of crisis, we rally together to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can volunteer as an ambassador to support customers on the frontline. Full training provided. It’s a rewarding way to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early, so apply soon to avoid missing out.