Senior Project Communications and Engagement Lead
Senior Project Communications and Engagement Lead
Job Description
Purpose of the role
To manage and develop capital project proposals and operations aligned to the needs of the bank.
Accountabilities
* Management, development, and execution of building, real estate, and physical asset security projects and proposals, including workspace, engineering, and facility upgrades.
* Management of planning, design, procurement, resourcing, reporting, and construction processes to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
* Identification of potential risks and issues associated with capital projects and development of risk management strategies to mitigate them by monitoring risk exposure and taking corrective action.
* Management of project budget for real estate and physical security projects by tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
* Management of stakeholder relations including project sponsors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and the facilities management team to align capital project operations with the bank's objectives.
* Identification of opportunities to improve the delivery processes for capital projects and implement best practices to enhance project performance.
* Execution of capital projects that meet agreed quality standards and are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Vice President Expectations
* To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements; and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
* If managing a team, define roles and responsibilities, plan for future needs, and oversee operations, including employee performance and pay decisions. Lead specialists to influence departmental operations, ensuring alignment with strategic and tactical priorities while balancing short and long-term goals within budget and schedule constraints.
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellence, following the LEAD behaviors: Listen and be authentic, Energize and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
* For individual contributors, act as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead multi-year assignments, train and coach less experienced staff, and inform strategic decisions related to profits, risks, and organizational objectives.
* Advise stakeholders, including leadership teams and senior management, on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignments.
* Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, supporting governance and control initiatives.
* Demonstrate leadership and accountability in risk management and control enhancement.
* Understand organizational functions to contribute to business goals.
* Collaborate across departments to stay aligned with business activities and strategies.
* Create solutions based on complex analytical thinking, research, and innovative problem solving.
* Build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve goals.
All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
Join Barclays Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) as a Senior Project Communications and Engagement Lead for a major program—the rebuild of Barclays UK headquarters at 1 Churchill Place. This role involves leading strategic communications and stakeholder engagement focused on Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Work, combining communication, change management, and innovation to foster confidence among stakeholders.
Key skills include:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in creating and executing communication strategies
* Strong project management skills
* Experience in media and public relations
Valued additional skills include social media management, content creation, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, collaboration skills, and crisis communication experience.
This role is based in Northampton.
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