Strategic Land Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

National Grid Plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 30%

Company car

28 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Pension with 12% company match

Professional memberships subsidies

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits

Family care benefits

Health and wellbeing apps

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Technical Land Manager (External Stakeholder and Industry Engagement) to lead engagement with government departments, industry bodies, and major land stakeholders across the UK. You will shape land policy, deliver the Land Industry Engagement Strategy and represent National Grid in consultations and forums.

You’ll provide strategic insight to senior leaders, manage external relationships, and collaborate with Land, Legal, Regulation and Corporate Affairs to align

Qualifications

• Significant experience in external stakeholder engagement, industry representation, land strategy or external affairs.
• Strong understanding of land rights, compulsory purchase, planning and major infrastructure delivery.
• Proven ability to influence policy and engage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience in land or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with government departments, public bodies, professional institutions, landowner organisations, Infrastructure operators and other key stakeholders.
• Lead horizon scanning across emerging legislation, regulation and government policy affecting land and infrastructure delivery.
• Develop and deliver National Grid’s Land Industry Engagement Strategy and shape policy positions for consultations and industry groups.
• Advise senior Land leaders on emerging policy, stakeholder risks and opportunities in the external environment.
• Create clear briefings and responses on complex land and infrastructure issues and engage external audiences.

Skills

External stakeholder engagement

Policy influence

Strategic communication

Relationship building

Public affairs

Education

Degree or equivalent in land, property, planning, infrastructure or related discipline

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Technical Land Manager (External Stakeholder and Industry Engagement) to lead engagement with government departments, industry bodies, and major land stakeholders across the UK. You will shape land policy, deliver the Land Industry Engagement Strategy and represent National Grid in consultations and forums.

You’ll provide strategic insight to senior leaders, manage external relationships, and collaborate with Land, Legal, Regulation and Corporate Affairs to align