Parliamentary And Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Location: Birmingham or London with hybrid working

About Us

We’re Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority – a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales.

As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment now and in the future. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they’re working for customers.

We are at the source of everyday life. Our work is high-profile and fast-moving, within a dynamic and agile environment. The work that you’ll be involved in every day will help us to deliver our strategy, to make us the regulator we want to be and help the sector to deliver for customers and society.

Why Join Ofwat?

We are forward-thinking, creative, innovative and ambitious. We actively encourage autonomy, collaboration and innovation and we have a unique culture fostered by trust, flexibility and respect.

We strive to ensure our people feel connected and valued, where their voice matters. You will be provided with the space and support to shape your future while taking greater control of your own growth and development.

We were awarded 'Smarter Working Maturity' recognition for the way that Ofwat has embraced new and modern ways of working, reflecting the spaces we provide, technology we have deployed and the culture and leadership we have embedded to empower choice and flexibility for our people.

Additional Benefits

• Excellent employer pension contributions, for this role ranging from £10,695 to £14,485.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to max 30 with each year of service) plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
• Access to exclusive discounts on a range of goods and services such as retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance and gym membership.
• Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
• Recognition voucher schemes.
• Generous shared parental leave and pay.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Season ticket loan for travel between home and office.
• Regular professional development.
• Health and well-being initiatives.
• Free eye tests and contribution to lenses/spectacles for VDU users.

The Role

Join our team as a Parliamentary and Stakeholder Lead where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our Parliamentary and Stakeholder Engagement efforts.

As a Parliamentary and Stakeholder Engagement Lead, you will:

• Develop and execute engagement plans aligned with our strategic priorities
• Manage parliamentary activities, contributing to Stakeholder Engagement strategies.
• Provide professional advice to our leadership team.
• Be at the forefront of enhancing our organisational culture and ensuring Ofwat remains a dynamic and influential presence.

If you're ready to make an impact and excel in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence.

For a more detailed understanding of the role, please click Apply which will redirect you to our jobs page. Join us in making a meaningful impact within the water industry and beyond.

Person Specification

To be successful in this role you will need the below essential attributes, experience, skills and knowledge.

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Lead Criterion: Experience in developing and delivering Parliamentary and Stakeholder Engagement programmes.
• Understanding of parliamentary procedures and Stakeholder best practice
• Creative thinking and approach to problem solving and delivery in different contexts.
• Strong communication skills – verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely for a range of different channels and media.
• Demonstrable experience of leading innovation in communications.
• Understanding of the role of audience segmentation and targeting for communications.

Attributes

• You deliver outcomes.
• You build trust.
• You promote collaboration.
• You make relationships count.

To read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.

Application Deadline: 23:55 on Tuesday 21st May 2024