Transport for the North

Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Salary: £70,434 - £82,692

As Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Communications you will lead our Stakeholder Engagement & Communications team, acting as a trusted advisor to senior management to guide decision-making on matters that affect reputation management, strategic communications (internal/external) and stakeholder engagement, including political leaders.

Employee benefits

Our employees are key to our success which is why we are looking for skilled and dedicated people who share our values and are excited about helping us deliver our vision.

What we’re looking for:

Educated to degree level or equivalent; the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of leading effective corporate communications functions including public relations media and press, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, including political leaders, and delivery of events as well as e-communications. 

You will be experienced in developing communications and engagement strategies on behalf of complex organisations and will have a track record in public relations/corporate affairs to support delivery of policy objectives, with the confidence and expertise to build trust with senior leaders inside and outside the organisation.

A sound understanding of local government political frameworks and how to operate within them is essential, as is the ability to build productive working relationships with partner bodies, private sector providers, government, public agencies and statutory authorities.

You’ll also be an outstanding leader and manager, with experience of building successful teams, motivating and developing staff and creating a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

We take employee wellbeing very seriously. As well as a competitive salary, we are proud to offer an impressive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days holiday per annum (Pro-Rata for part time employees)
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme
• Access to Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year
• Agile hybrid working environment which means other than for specific meetings and work tasks defined by your line manager, you have the flexibility to work from wherever best suits you

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