As a Public Affairs Manager at HS2 you will deliver political and wider stakeholder engagement programmes that build confidence in the HS2 project, enhance the reputation of HS2 Ltd and enable the delivery of the new high-speed railway. In addition you will build, maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders – including national, regional and local politicians, business groups, industry stakeholders and international representatives.
About the role:
• Build, maintain and improve relationships with identified key stakeholders to build understanding, co-operation, support, and advocacy.
• Manage meetings, events and other engagement activities to support the delivery of Public Affairs engagement programmes and the wider External Affairs Plan.
• Organise and deliver stakeholder visits to HS2 construction sites and our supply chain, working across External Affairs teams to maximise communications and engagement opportunities.
• Prepare clear and concise briefings, presentations and reports to support the delivery of public affairs engagement plans.
• Manage proactive and reactive correspondence with identified key stakeholders ensuring all responses are timely, accurate and of high quality in both tone and content.
• Develop effective relationships internally and across multiple contractors, working collaboratively to ensure timely, coordinated, and consistent two-way information flows between HS2 and identified key stakeholders, and to maximise opportunities for proactive communications and engagement.
•Identify opportunities to involve key stakeholders in the project and work with colleagues across HS2 to plan and deliver engagement activities.
• Provide political monitoring, intelligence and insight to inform and advise the External Affairs Directorate and wider business.
• Develop and maintain an overview of the politics, stakeholder issues and activities in identified areas, identifying and feeding back into the business key risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Head of Public Affairs and Senior Public Affairs Mangers to support the Senior Leadership Team’s engagement with external stakeholders.
• Record and report on all planned and delivered engagement with key stakeholders, ensuring a consistent approach and alignment with HS2 processes.