Knowledge Architect: Communities & Innovation

John Sisk & Son Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave plus additional公司

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development机会

Much more

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Knowledge Manager (Communities & Innovation) to lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across the Group, build and sustain Communities of Practice, and coordinate knowledge sharing networks and events. The role requires strong facilitation skills and the ability to connect technical and non-technical stakeholders across regions.

The successful candidate will develop strategies to foster collaboration, accelerate learning, and promote a culture of knowledge exchange,

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Experience developing or managing Communities of Practice, knowledge‑sharing networks or collaborative programmes.
• Experience planning and facilitating workshops, webinars and collaborative events.
• Experience developing and implementing organisational or departmental strategies or programmes.
• Excellent writing, communication and storytelling skills.
• Experience working in construction, infrastructure, engineering or a related project‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop frameworks and processes to facilitate the exchange of tacit knowledge.
• Identify barriers to knowledge sharing and develop interventions to address them.
• Monitor and report on knowledge‑sharing maturity and engagement across the business.
• Develop and lead a Communities of Practice (CoP) strategy across the organisation.
• Establish new Communities of Practice aligned to business priorities and support Community Leaders in managing and growing their communities.
• Create frameworks, guidance and resources to ensure communities remain sustainable and effective.
• Facilitate collaboration between communities to reduce duplication and encourage knowledge transfer.
• Measure and report on community engagement, participation and outcomes.
• Coordinate and support the established Knowledge Sharing Network (monthly webinar sharing experience across the Group) and related forums.
• Organise events that connect employees with expertise and experience from across the business.
• Support subject matter experts in sharing knowledge through appropriate formats and channels.
• Coordinate the Irish R&D Tax Credit process in partnership with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to increase engagement with the process and improve innovation capture.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Organisational skills

Communities of Practice

Workshops & webinars

Strategic programmes

Writing & storytelling

Construction/engineering env.

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Knowledge Manager (Communities & Innovation) to lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across the Group, build and sustain Communities of Practice, and coordinate knowledge sharing networks and events. The role requires strong facilitation skills and the ability to connect technical and non-technical stakeholders across regions.

The successful candidate will develop strategies to foster collaboration, accelerate learning, and promote a culture of knowledge exchange,