Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Executive

Portsmouth Water Ltd; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Executive to support impactful communication and engagement activities. This role involves managing media relations, organizing stakeholder meetings, and handling enquiries related to major projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in PR, and a relevant qualification. The position offers a dynamic work environment and a variety of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 15% pension contribution

Up to 6% performance bonus

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Social events

4x salary life assurance

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Driving licence is required.
• Previous experience of PR, communications or media relations.
• Knowledge/experience of the utility or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support the Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager with media relations.
• Organize key stakeholder group meetings and draft materials.
• Handle customer and stakeholder enquiries for the project.
• Manage shared inboxes and coordinate responses.
• Draft press releases and other communication materials.
• Issue the weekly engagement plan to executives.
• Maintain a press and stakeholder database.
• Support community engagement events, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Excellent written, face to face and verbal communications skills

Keen interest in the local and national media and political landscape

Ability to manage a busy and varied workload

Attention to detail

High organization skills

Empathy with stakeholders

Education

Relevant PR, communications or journalism qualification (Degree, CIPR, NCTJ)

Job description

A leading water utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Executive to support impactful communication and engagement activities. This role involves managing media relations, organizing stakeholder meetings, and handling enquiries related to major projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in PR, and a relevant qualification. The position offers a dynamic work environment and a variety of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements.