SPA Graduate (Stakeholder Engagement Advisor)

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Graduate to support stakeholder engagement in an innovative infrastructure project. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant subject and strong interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real project experience and receive structured training and development. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive graduate salary

Structured training and development programme

Support for professional accreditations

Real project experience from day one

Qualifications

• Motivated Graduate supporting stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder or community engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with project stakeholders.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help identify and map stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Technical communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Are you a graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with project stakeholders across local authorities, statutory and non-statutory bodies, communities, and other parties.
• Assist in developing and delivering project-specific stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help identify and map stakeholders, categorising them by influence, interest, and impact.
• Assist with consultation activities such as workshops, exhibitions, virtual events, and site visits.
• Support a range of engagement methods, including community meetings and digital engagement; helping to build relationships with local communities, businesses, and public sector partners.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a motivated Graduate to support the stakeholder engagement and delivery teams during the pre-construction and construction stages of the project. You will assist in the preparation and review of stakeholder engagement materials and documentation, support the planning and delivery of engagement, consultation, and communication activities for SPA infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g., communications, geography, environment, social sciences).
• Preferable experience (including placements/internships) in stakeholder or community engagement projects.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical and external audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it). Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Graduate visa routes.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package.
• Structured training and development programme.
• We will support you in achieving professional accreditations.
• Real project experience from day one.

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