Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

The Resolute Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector seeks a Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications in Manchester. This key leadership position will shape strategies for internal and external communications, manage stakeholder relations, and lead impactful campaigns. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and demonstrated experience in public relations and corporate affairs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in corporate affairs, public relations, and political engagement.
• Prior client-side experience within the public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Act as principal advisor to senior leadership on communications matters.
• Manage high-impact communications campaigns and events.

Skills

Corporate affairs

Public relations

Political engagement

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

The Resolute Group are working in partnership with a client operating across the Transportation sector, collaborating closely with key stakeholders, such as Local Authorities, Train Operating Companies, Network Rail, TfN, and the DfT, to drive positive outcomes.

Salary: 70,000 - 80,000

Location: Manchester (Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in the office/ 2 days WFH)

Role Description:

The Resolute Group is proud to be partnering with a Transport governing body who are looking to secure a Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications. This senior leadership role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering the organisation's communications, public affairs, and stakeholder strategies across a complex landscape.

Operating at the heart of major infrastructure programmes, the successful professional will lead all aspects of internal and external communications, media relations, political engagement, and strategic events. Supporting the organisation as a key contact for a wide range of high-profile stakeholders, from central government and local authorities to private sector partners and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Leading the development and execution of integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies, aligned with organisational objectives and public policy priorities.

Acting as the principal advisor to the senior leadership team on all communications and stakeholder matters, including media relations, internal messaging, political engagement, and crisis communications.

Managing and coordinating high-impact communications campaigns, press releases, events, and digital engagement initiatives.

Overseeing the internal communications strategy to ensure alignment and engagement across directorates such as Operations, Technical, Commercial, Finance, and Project Delivery.

Required Experience:

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in relevant field

Demonstrable track record in corporate affairs, public relations, and political engagement that supports the delivery of policy and programme outcomes.

The ideal professional would need prior client-side experience, ideally within the public sector- examples include Network Rail, Transport for the North (TfN), the Department for Transport (DfT), Transport for London (TfL), Train Operating Companies, the NHS, Local Authorities, or the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

To Apply:

You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Please apply via this link if you are interested in this position or contact Tabitha J. via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed). If this role isn't quite right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn or view the website for all the latest positions.

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