Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Dwr Cymru Cyf; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Car-leasing scheme

Job summary

Dwr Cymru Cyf is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications professional to develop and deliver the Public Affairs strategy in line with Welsh Water's priorities and regulatory objectives. You will build relationships with Members of the Senedd, MPs, local authorities and key policy influencers, while providing strategic political insight to senior leaders.

You will coordinate engagement with elected representatives, prepare high-quality briefing materials, and represent the company at

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in community engagement, communications, social impact, marketing, public engagement or a related discipline.
• Experience in a communications environment in a customer-focused organisation/industry.
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant body (e.g. CIPR, CIM, IAP2) desirable.
• Experience working in a corporate communications role within a large, complex or regulated organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the Public Affairs strategy aligned with Welsh Water's corporate strategy, regulatory priorities and business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with political stakeholders, including Members of the Senedd, MPs, local authority leaders and key policy influencers.
• Monitor and analyse political and policy developments across Wales and Westminster, providing timely insight and strategic advice to senior leaders.
• Coordinate engagement with elected representatives, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally within service standards.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, including ministerial briefings, speeches, Q&A, consultation responses and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Represent Welsh Water externally at political events and meetings to strengthen relationships with decision-makers.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Community Engagement, Regulation and Operations to ensure consistent messaging.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Briefing materials

Media relations

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic advisory

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

CIPR/CIM/IAP2 accreditation

Job description

Dwr Cymru Cyf is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications professional to develop and deliver the Public Affairs strategy in line with Welsh Water's priorities and regulatory objectives. You will build relationships with Members of the Senedd, MPs, local authorities and key policy influencers, while providing strategic political insight to senior leaders.

You will coordinate engagement with elected representatives, prepare high-quality briefing materials, and represent the company at