Stakeholder Engagement & External Affairs Manager in Durham

Client Details

Our client is one of the UK's leading residential developers, delivering large-scale communities and regeneration projects that support economic growth, investment and social value across the country.

With a strong focus on community impact and placemaking, the organisation works closely with local authorities, elected representatives, business leaders and community stakeholders to deliver sustainable development. This is an opportunity to join a business where stakeholder engagement is viewed as a strategic priority and where you'll have significant exposure to senior decision-makers.

Description

Reporting into the Head of External Affairs, you'll play a key role in managing relationships and building trust with a wide range of external stakeholders across the North East and Yorkshire.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with local authorities, councillors, MPs, community organisations and regional stakeholders
• Leading stakeholder engagement activity to support major development and investment projects
• Delivering strategic engagement plans across multiple regional business units
• Organising stakeholder meetings, consultation activity, community events and site visits
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on stakeholder, communications and reputational matters
• Drafting stakeholder briefings, press releases, media responses and key messaging materials
• Managing media enquiries and identifying opportunities to generate positive external coverage
• Monitoring political and regional developments that may impact projects and business priorities
• Supporting reputation management activity and helping navigate sensitive stakeholder issues
• Representing the organisation at external events, forums and engagement activities across the region

This is a highly stakeholder-facing role, with regular engagement across local government, communities, business groups and key regional decision makers. Resultantly, you'll be required to travel across the North East and Yorkshire regularly as part of your role.

Profile

We're interested in hearing from candidates who thrive in relationship-led environments and are comfortable representing their organisation externally.

You may currently be working as a:

• Stakeholder Engagement Manager
• Stakeholder Relations Manager
• External Affairs Manager
• Corporate Affairs Manager
• Community Engagement Manager
• Corporate Communications Manager
• Public Affairs Manager
• Government Relations Manager
• Regional Partnerships Manager
• Consultation & Engagement Manager

You'll likely bring:

• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and decision-makers
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Experience operating within politically, commercially or reputationally sensitive environments
• Excellent written communication skills, including briefings, stakeholder communications and media content
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and representing an organisation externally
• The ability to manage multiple priorities across a large and varied region

Experience from housing, infrastructure, transport, utilities, energy, construction, consultancy, economic development, government, property or regulated industries would be particularly relevant.

Job Offer

• Permanent Stakeholder Engagement & External Affairs Manager position based in Newcastle, Durham or Teesside
• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000
• £4,000 car allowance.
• Private healthcare, company pension, life assurance

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.