Stakeholder Engagement Project Support

Overview

This Stakeholder Engagement Project Support position will report to the Stakeholder Engagement Manager and will work within the Customer Services and Innovation directorate based in UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd's London office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £40,000 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after a probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.

About the Company

The UK's leading electricity distribution network is looking for an energetic and committed stakeholder engagement project professional to help UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd support UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd's engagement and research programme to influence important decisions. UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd pride ourselves on being the best performing UK network operator, putting customers and stakeholders at the heart of UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd's decisions.

Job Purpose

This is a time of unprecedented change for the electricity industry, moving from large, carbon-intensive power plants to a complex world of renewable energy, battery storage, and electric vehicles. You'll work with accomplished colleagues from various teams to plan, evaluate, and report on engagement activities that shape UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd's actions and decisions.

Responsibilities

Engagement and Research Programme Development

• Stakeholder Mapping: Develop and maintain comprehensive stakeholder maps, evaluating important relationships and assessing opportunities for proactive engagement.
• Engagement Planning: Collaborate with teams to identify potential areas for engagement and research, developing impactful delivery plans.
• Engagement Programme: Maintain the central engagement and research programme plan, documenting delivery plans across teams.

External Engagement Reporting

• Report Project Management: Facilitate the development and delivery of the annual Ongoing Engagement Report and Annual Vulnerability Report.
• Strategy Development: Help develop the strategy and approach for the Annual Vulnerability Report.
• Content Coordination: Collaborate with teams to source key report content.

Person Specification

You should bring knowledge and enthusiasm for stakeholder engagement, project management skills, and a desire to make positive change. A detailed knowledge of the electricity industry isn't required, but the ability to quickly grasp complex subjects is essential.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in engagement, communications, PR, or marketing.
• Project management qualification at foundation level (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing engagement strategies and delivery plans across various topics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including senior managers.

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.