Project Groundwater Communities & Engagement Officer

• Delivering the agreed communications and engagement objectives for Project Groundwater
• Increasing awareness and understanding of groundwater flooding amongst communities, partners and stakeholders
• Supporting and sustaining engagement with pilot communities to enable effective two-way exchange of insight and data
• Developing and managing programme messaging, key narratives and responses to stakeholder enquiries
• Managing programme branding and ensuring consistency across all channels
• Creating and curating high-quality content for digital, print and partner channels
• Managing and developing the programme website, newsletters and social media presence
• Planning and delivering engagement activities and events, including community sessions, workshops and industry events
• Showcasing programme progress, learning and achievements locally and nationally
• Sharing learning and best practice across the flood risk management and resilience sector

• Substantial experience in communications and/or community engagement, ideally within a public sector, partnership or programme environment
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience of working collaboratively with partners, communities and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and organisational capability
• Good ICT skills including confident use of Microsoft 365 and digital engagement platforms
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English

An understanding of flood risk management

• A fair and inclusive culture
• The chance to really make a difference to those around you
• Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to gain membership to Costco
• Discounted gym memberships
• Travel discounts with Arriva