Lead, own and assure the statutory stakeholder engagement strategy required to secure Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Town & Country Planning Act (TCPA) consents
Protect and enhance Anglian Water’s reputation while enabling successful planning outcomes
Provide senior strategic counsel to Programme leadership
Work seamlessly across capital delivery partners, internal functions, statutory consultees, regulators, local authorities and community stakeholders
Set the engagement vision and standards across projects at varying lifecycle stages
Ensure tailored strategies are delivered at pace and aligned to regulatory requirements, programme milestones and corporate objectives

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline with significant experience leading stakeholder strategy on major infrastructure projects, including DCO and Town & Country Planning
Proven track record delivering programme-level stakeholder and public affairs strategies across complex, high-value schemes
Experienced advisor to Programme Boards and senior leadership on stakeholder risk, political dynamics and reputational management
Strong background engaging senior political stakeholders (MPs, councillors, regulators and regional leaders)
Demonstrated leadership of high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams within matrix organisations
Accountable for managing reputational risk in politically sensitive environments, including crisis and issues management
Expertise in consultation strategy, statutory engagement and examination phases for nationally significant infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of regional political, regulatory and socio-economic landscapes
Experience managing budgets for stakeholder engagement or communications programmes
Well-networked with the ability to navigate complex regional dynamics and apply insight to future challenges

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Flexible working options
Private health care
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 6%
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Annual bonus
Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage
Personal medical assessments
Virtual GP service
Cancer screening
Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits
Lifestyle savings including discounts on retail, travel and utilities
Employee Assistance Programme
Volunteer days

Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager

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