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Shape the Future
Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Manchester City Centre | Permanent Role
Ready to drive transformational change?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications to lead our strategic communications and engagement efforts. This is your opportunity to shape how we connect with partners, stakeholders, and communities while delivering on our mission to revolutionise our industry.
What Makes This Role Special
As our Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Communications, you'll be at the heart of the strategic leadership team, driving the communications strategy and building the relationships that matter. You'll lead a dedicated team while working directly with senior executives, political leaders, and key stakeholders to deliver impactful communications that support our transformational transport agenda.
Your Impact Will Include:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and deliver comprehensive communications and engagement strategies aligned with corporate priorities.
- Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with political leaders, government bodies, and partner organisations.
- Team Development: Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing communications team.
- Executive Support: Provide strategic communications counsel to the executive team and board
- Multi-channel Communications: Oversee internal communications, media relations, digital engagement, and events.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Degree level education or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record in leading corporate communications functions in complex organisations
- Political acumen with deep understanding of local government frameworks and political landscapes
- Stakeholder engagement expertise including experience with political leaders, government bodies, and public sector partners
- Strategic thinking with ability to develop communications strategies that support policy delivery
- Leadership excellence with experience building successful, inclusive teams
- Public relations mastery including media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management.
What Sets You Apart:
- Confidence to engage with senior leaders across public and private sectors
- Experience operating within political frameworks and government environments
- Track record of delivering communications that drive policy objectives
- Ability to build trust and productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Collaborative leadership style that motivates and develops talent
Why Choose?
- 83,000 pa
- Generous leave: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working: Access to our Flexi-Time Scheme with up to 18 additional days leave annually.
- Excellent pension: Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Salary sacrifices benefits including travel pass purchase scheme.
Location & Environment:
- Manchester city centre location (M2 5DB) with excellent transport links
- Senior leadership role as member of Senior Management Team
- Collaborative culture focused on making a real difference to Northern communities.
- Professional development opportunities in a growing, dynamic organisation
Ready to Apply?
- Essential: Your application must include specific examples demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the full role profile.
- All successful candidates will need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
Questions About This Role?
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Peter.
Don't miss this chance to lead communications for one of the North's most important initiatives. Apply today.
