Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Transport for the North; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for the North is seeking a Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications to lead their strategic communications efforts. This role involves oversight of corporate communications, team leadership, and developing strong relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a degree and extensive experience in public relations and corporate affairs within a complex organisation.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to various salary sacrifice benefits

Flexi-Time Scheme allowing up to 18 additional days leave per year

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading effective corporate communications functions including public relations.
• Experience in developing communications and engagement strategies for complex organisations.
• Ability to build trust with senior leaders and local government political frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of TfN’s strategic communications and engagement strategy.
• Manage resources and risks, leading a small team.
• Contribute to the development of strategic objectives as part of the Senior Management Team.

Skills

Public Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

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Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

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As Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Communications you will lead the delivery of TfN’s strategic communications and engagement strategy and plans - in line with corporate priorities and professional standards, providing an effective service to TfN 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 TfN Senior Management Team.

What we’re looking for:

Educated to degree level or equivalent; the successful candidate will have 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.

You will be 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.

You’ll also be an outstanding leader and manager, with experience of building successful teams, motivating and developing staff and creating a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Closing Date: 12pm on 24 June 2025

Provisional Interview Date: 9 July 2025

In return, as well as a competitive salary, our other benefits are:

• 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata for part time employees)

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme

• Access to TFN’s Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year

If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for please apply online at transportforthenorth.com/vacancies ensuring that in your application you provide evidence in the form of specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile.

All candidates will be required to prove their right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Government Administration

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