Senior Engagement Consultant

Posted 13 January 2021
Salary £35k - 40k per year
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000024896
Contact NameZubair Ahmed

Job description

Senior Engagement Consultant required for an award-winning Transportation Engagement consultancy with a mix of WFH but an option to work in the Manchester Offices if and when required.
 
The role of Senior Engagement Consultant will be responsible for the planning and delivery of stakeholder communications and engagement campaigns and consultations; building strong relationships with clients and working with them to agree strategies, plans, key messaging and content, organising workshops and virtual drop-in sessions, managing the consultation portal Engagement HQ, and regular monitoring and reporting of surveys.  
 
The role requires a strong understanding of the requirements for developing communications, consultation and engagement strategies. Ability to write engaging copy with strong written skills, excellent time management and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, seeking technical input from other disciplines to create fully integrated solutions.
 
Responsibilities:
·Develop and implement effective communications and consultation solutions for our clients
·Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and that the liaison with the client is exceptional
·Provide high-quality support to internal teams to help achieve project objectives 
·Manage project budgets and consultant utilisation
 
The ideal candidate:
·Expertise in the design and delivery of strategic communications campaigns and public consultations
·A team player - with the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
·Experienced in developing effective communications strategies and plans, using a broad range of comms channels to deliver impact and results.
·Outstanding verbal and written skills with the ability to write high quality reports, surveys, web copy and promotional materials inc social media, translating technical detail into plain English
·Experience of data collection and basic analysis
·Educated to degree level in communications, marketing / PR
·InDesign knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
 
In return for your hard work and commitment:
·Circa £35,000 - £40,000 (subject to experience)
·37.5 hours per week
·25 days plus bank holidays
·Yearly professional membership of your choice
·Westfield Health
 
For more information, click APPLY NOW or call Zubair Ahmed on 02393 876065.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Zubair Ahmed at Carrington West on 02393 876065 for more information.
 
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