Act as the relationship owner for stakeholders in your region, building strong personal connections with council leaders, senior officers, and community representatives.
Monitor local political and stakeholder activity, providing insight to inform business decisions.
Line manage a Stakeholder Engagement Manager and work collaboratively across Corporate Affairs.
Design and deliver proactive engagement programmes to build understanding and trust.
Oversee reactive engagement on local operational issues, including councillor casework and site visits.
Coordinate engagement across multiple teams and projects, ensuring consistent, evidence-based messaging.
Requirements
communication
presentation
issue management
local government
stakeholder management
regulated industries
Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage complex issues under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
Expert understanding of local government and NGOs, ideally gained through direct experience.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including MPs and council leaders.
Experience in regulated industries or infrastructure sectors is desirable.
Benefits
We offer competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave, and flexible return to work options
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
25 days annual holiday
Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
Company and performance-related bonus
Two paid community volunteering days a year
Occupational health service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Retail benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences
Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
Training + Development
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Interview process
interviews scheduled for 15th and 19th january.
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found