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Overview
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YOUR ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?
WSP has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Engagement team. We drive best practice in engagement, community relations, consultation and stakeholder management in the delivery of some of the country’s largest infrastructure projects as well as delivering expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors. Within our Land, Infrastructure Planning and Engagement business unit, you will be supported by our team of senior engagement specialists to undertake the public consultation and engagement element of our work on projects and will act as a trusted client advisor. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues across WSP to deliver engaging communications.
You Will Do This By
* helping communities and stakeholders understand projects and how it may impact them by writing easy to understand communications
* giving people opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback through publishing communications, organising events and running surveys
* presenting feedback to help projects develop in a responsible way by understanding and interpreting data and presenting themes and key issues in reporting
* supporting clients based around the UK and internationally by providing communication and engagement advice and activities such as developing virtual consultation rooms, posters, banners and public facing maps as well as community engagement events
* proactively supporting your teams (project, location and Engagement) to deliver quality communications and engagement activity
YOUR TEAM
You will be joining a UK-wide team of 60+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. Reporting to the Engagement Regional Team Lead, you will be a key member of the team supporting projects and the team to deliver on time and on budget. You will be based in our key offices where the office is designed to provide a collaborative environment. The office is centrally located within walking distance of public transport. We offer flexible working with a number of team days in person mixed with working from home days.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
Preferred Qualifications / Education
* At least degree-qualified and relevant experience
* Membership of relevant professional or trade body is desirable.
Desired Experience In
* road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors
* supporting the drafting of engagement strategies and reports
* interpreting complex information and writing copy in plain English
* Writing communications materials such as brochures, fact sheets and website text
* managing the drafting, graphic design and print process of communication materials
* organising events both online and in person
Preferred Competencies
* Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
* Well ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks, and flexible with ability to adapt within demanding and fast-changing environment
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workload
* Enthusiasm about growing your career in the communication and engagement field
* Have great writing skills and pay attention to details
* Are a team player and can work autonomously
* Have demonstrable communication or engagement experience
Inclusion, Benefits & Development
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week, plus opportunities to collaborate in offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion. Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, and wellbeing benefits. Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, part-time and flexible working, and leave options. Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities. #WeAreWSP and a commitment to equal opportunity for all applicants.
We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments.
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