Senior Community Engagement & Interface Lead

HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits fund 20%

Job summary

HS2 Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Engagement and Interface Manager to coordinate delivery teams, lead local engagement plans, and implement the Community Engagement Strategy. The role focuses on delivering high-profile engagement activities, reporting, and ensuring quality communications with stakeholders.

The position is a fixed-term contract until 09 December 2027, with potential for permanency in some cases.

Qualifications

• Prioritisation and time management under tight deadlines.
• Clear, persuasive documentation and reporting to stakeholders.
• Ability to provide oversight and guidance in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Influence and build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all work.
• Ensure Engagement Plans align with Community Engagement Strategy and HS2 routes.
• Demonstrate delivery of Community Engagement strategy through data and case studies.
• Quality assure notifications, newsletters and forward plans.
• Oversee U&A management and 3rd party agreements at local levels.
• Lead delivery of engagement events and content for design elements and community investment.

Skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Documentation

Oversight

Impartiality

Credibility

Influence

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Planning & budgeting

Job description

HS2 Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Engagement and Interface Manager to coordinate delivery teams, lead local engagement plans, and implement the Community Engagement Strategy. The role focuses on delivering high-profile engagement activities, reporting, and ensuring quality communications with stakeholders.

The position is a fixed-term contract until 09 December 2027, with potential for permanency in some cases.