Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Navartis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company for transport and civil engineering seeks a Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications in Manchester. The role involves leading communication strategies, managing teams, and engaging with stakeholders to improve services. Candidates should have experience in corporate communications and a degree. The position offers benefits like a flexible work schedule and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in leading corporate communications functions.
• Track record in public relations/corporate affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Manage resources and risks effectively.
• Develop strategic objectives as part of the Senior Management Team.

Skills

Leading corporate communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Team management

Political framework understanding

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Manchester

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Client:

Navartis

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

25.08.2025

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09.10.2025

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Job Description

Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Location: Flexible across the North of England, but with a requirement to regularly work from the office in Manchester

- 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Pension Scheme
- Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme
- Access to the Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year

Summary

Working for one of the largest Sub-national Transport Bodies in England, The Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Communications will lead the delivery of strategic communications and engagement strategy and plans - in line with corporate priorities and professional standards, providing an effective service to executive, partners and stakeholders. This includes managing resources and risks, leading and developing a small team, and ensuring continuous improvement across multiple internal and external channels.
You will be expected to contribute to the development of strategic objectives and long-term plans as a member of the Senior Management Team.

Candidate Specification

- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience of leading effective corporate communications functions including public relations media and press, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, including political leaders, and delivery of events as well as e-communications.
- Experienced in developing communications and engagement strategies on behalf of complex organisations and will have a track record in public relations/corporate affairs to support delivery of policy objectives, with the confidence and expertise to build trust with senior leaders inside and outside the organisation.
- A sound understanding of local government political frameworks and how to operate within them is essential, as is the ability to build productive working relationships with partner bodies, private sector providers, government, public agencies and statutory authorities.
-Experience of building successful teams, motivating and developing staff and creating a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

To learn more about this fantastic opportunity or to apply get in touch with a copy of your CV.

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.