Senior Community Engagement Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Specialist to enhance their network and support key infrastructure projects. The role involves strategic planning, community engagement, and stakeholder management to ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should possess strong communication and negotiation skills, alongside relevant qualifications in communications or related fields. This is a permanent full-time position based in Bristol with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communication and community engagement.
• High level of expertise in delivering large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic planning to support engagement activities.
• Develop and implement community engagement strategies.
• Manage relationships with local government and project partners.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Listening

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications

Tertiary qualification in Social Planning and Sciences

Tertiary qualification in Marketing

Job description

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Senior Community Engagement Specialist, Bristol

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Client:

Western Power

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

At Western Power, we’re at the forefront of WA’s energy transition with a broad scope of work to achieve in the short, medium, and long term. Our people are our strength, and we are seeking additional and diverse resources to join us.

In support of the State Government Decarbonisation Strategy, Western Power has begun enhancing its network to enable future connection of large-scale renewable generation and load. The Clean Energy Link – North program aims to increase network transfer capacity between Perth and northern regions, with community voices helping to shape our work.

We are expanding our Community Engagement team and looking for experienced and passionate engagement professionals to help future-proof our electricity network. Your customer-centric approach and commitment to social performance will support key infrastructure projects.

We are hiring a Senior Community Engagement Specialist on a Permanent Full-Time basis at our Perth CBD office, with an immediate start. Applications received will also be considered for future opportunities.

What can you bring to Western Power?

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Social Planning and Sciences, Marketing, or related discipline
• Extensive experience in communication, community engagement, stakeholder management, or related fields
• High level of expertise in delivering large and contentious infrastructure projects using best practices
• Understanding of IAP2 spectrum
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize and critically assess performance
• Excellent listening skills, demonstrating understanding and empathy

About the role

• Deliver strategic planning to support engagement activities
• Develop and implement community and stakeholder engagement strategies for infrastructure projects
• Design and deliver engagement strategies, including digital content, community events, and research-based approaches
• Manage relationships with local government and project partners
• Engage rural communities, requiring regional travel
• Influence internal awareness and advocate for community input
• Evaluate and report on engagement progress and issues
• Enhance Western Power’s reputation and minimize project impacts
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and advocates
• Understand legal and regulatory obligations related to engagement
• Provide advice on contentious issues

Our commitment to Diversity

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021-2027 and encourage applications from people with disabilities. We also support our Reconciliation Action Plan launched in March 2022.

How to Apply

Submit your application via the ‘apply’ button to join our Talent Pools. Candidates progressing to pre-employment must hold a recent police clearance.