Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Department: Regulated Power
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oxford
Reporting To: Mike Lee
Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Stakeholder Engagement Manager to play a key role in delivering engagement across major energy infrastructure projects, building and maintaining trusted relationships with communities, landowners, local authorities, and key stakeholders across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. This role is central to supporting the successful delivery of nationally significant infrastructure within a regulated utilities environment.
About the job
* Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement strategies aligned to DNO and project requirements
* Lead engagement with local authorities, communities, landowners, businesses, and affected stakeholders
* Coordinate the creation of public-facing communications including letters, factsheets, and information packs
* Organise and support consultation activity such as public exhibitions, letter drops, and engagement events
* Manage third-party stakeholder engagement consultants, ensuring quality and consistency of delivery
* Work closely with consents, pre-construction, and delivery teams to ensure aligned messaging and planning
* Collaborate with DNO stakeholder teams to support wider engagement strategies
* Track, manage, and resolve stakeholder queries, feedback, and concerns in a timely and professional manner
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, communications, or public affairs
* Background working within infrastructure, utilities, energy, or large‑scale construction environments
* Proven experience engaging with diverse stakeholders including communities, councils, and landowners
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify technical information
* Excellent organisation and project management skills
* Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced delivery environment
* Ability to manage stakeholder issues and feedback effectively
Desirable
* Experience within DNO or regulated energy infrastructure frameworks
* Experience managing external consultants or third-party engagement providers
* Experience delivering public consultation events or large-scale engagement campaigns
* Familiarity with consents, planning, or infrastructure approvals processes
* Background in utilities communications or infrastructure public affairs
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