Role Overview
Are you an experienced Customer or Stakeholder Liaison Officer looking to step into a leadership role? This position will lead a team to deliver high‑quality stakeholder engagement across a wide range of construction projects in Devon.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a stakeholder engagement team.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians and wider operational teams.
- Engage confidently with a broad range of stakeholders – from County Councillors to residents, businesses and community groups.
- Drive continuous improvement in communication and engagement practices.
Project Scope
You will be involved in diverse work, from reactive safety repairs and routine maintenance to major infrastructure schemes such as new bridges, cycle routes, footways and key road improvements.
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
Devon County Council is committed to an inclusive workforce and actively combats discrimination and inequality. The Council also upholds safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Requirements
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Progression to senior management roles.
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days.
- Additional leave after 5 years (up to 20 years).
- Training and mentorship to support professional qualifications.
- Flexible hours and up to 24 flex leave days per year.
- Bank holiday time off (typically 8 days).
- Employee benefits: Vivup, Stagecoach SW discounts, cycle to work scheme.
- Generous pension scheme.
Location
Hybrid working is available. Main office: Great Moor House, Exeter – work across Devon as required.
