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Corporate Affairs Manager
Corporate Affairs Manager
Corporate Affairs Manager
Posted 14 days ago
- Buttershaw, West Yorkshire
- Any
- External
Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
Corporate Affairs Manager (Policy & Programme)
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
Up to £55k
A company car through company car lease scheme
Annual incentive related bonus
Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
Development opportunities in line with the Corporate Affairs Manager progression plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: You are expected to attend our head office in Bradford, Buttershaw (BD6 2SZ) whenever required, with travel to other locations being expected as part of your role. This may involve regular travel to London, which would be paid through expenses.
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday between the working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.
Where you fit in:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Affairs Manager (Policy and Programme) to join the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team (CALT) in the Strategy & Regulation directorate.
As Corporate Affairs Manager (Policy & Programme) you will act as a core member of the CALT, managing two members of staff.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, you will lead the creation of external facing policy positions and steer our engagement with regulatory stakeholders and national decision-makers.
You will be part of the management team ensuring that the Corporate Affairs function achieves its objectives. You will assist the Head of Corporate Affairs with strategic planning, and will actively drive outcomes for the team, company and our operating region.
Together with other members of the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team, you will regularly provide detailed reports to the company executive and Board.
You will drive the development of external facing policy positions, as well as overseeing an engagement strategy for national and regulatory stakeholders. This will cover relevant national politicians, key regulators, interest groups, thinktanks, businesses, and industry groups.
You will be expected to frequently engage with stakeholders at a senior level, promoting the policy priorities of the company.
You will
Proactively steer policy development, including setting the agenda for the internal monthly Policy and Influencing Group (including the Chief Executive and Directors) and engaging with subject matter experts to prepare reports and briefing materials. This will include both managing the process from beginning to end, including identifying opportunities and risks.
Lead the wider Corporate Affairs programme management, including overseeing central functions such as Board preparation, horizon scanning, team strategy and internal facing communication functions.
Act as a senior spokesperson for the company in public meetings with national stakeholders (including MPs, APPGs, political policy officials etc), including in meetings open to the public and which may be broadcast to a wider audience.
Ensure that the company has clear policy positions across all key areas, and where appropriate that influencing strategies are created and implemented.
Manage two team members, focussing on national and regulatory engagement, proactive regional engagement, as well as providing support to across the entire regional area of work.
What skills and qualifications you will need:
Experience of policy creation, preferably within a civil service or thinktank environment.
The ability to explain complex issues in simple and accessible terms
A track record of driving improvement within your team.
Significant experience of stakeholder engagement, including identifying strategies for engagement
Previous experience of incident management.
Previous experience in a senior public affairs role.
Experience of representing a high-profile organisation in public forums, including with national stakeholders
Experience of identifying reputational risk and taking mitigating actions.
Experience of building relationships with senior stakeholders across a range of organisations.
Experience as a member of a leadership team and of engaging with company Board members.
The role will involve travel to different sites across Yorkshire, therefore you will need a UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
We embrace a flexible working model, but as a manager you will be expected to meet the needs of your role. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.
If youre an experienced Policy or Corporate Affairs professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
Recruitment Process Following the closure of applications, we will invite selected applicants to an interview with senior managers at our office in Bradford.
Closing date 25th August, 2024
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
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Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
Corporate Affairs Manager (Policy & Programme)
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
Up to £55k
A company car through company car lease scheme
Annual incentive related bonus
Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
Development opportunities in line with the Corporate Affairs Manager progression plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: You are expected to attend our head office in Bradford, Buttershaw (BD6 2SZ) whenever required, with travel to other locations being expected as part of your role. This may involve regular travel to London, which would be paid through expenses.
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday between the working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.
Where you fit in:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Affairs Manager (Policy and Programme) to join the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team (CALT) in the Strategy & Regulation directorate.
As Corporate Affairs Manager (Policy & Programme) you will act as a core member of the CALT, managing two members of staff.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, you will lead the creation of external facing policy positions and steer our engagement with regulatory stakeholders and national decision-makers.
You will be part of the management team ensuring that the Corporate Affairs function achieves its objectives. You will assist the Head of Corporate Affairs with strategic planning, and will actively drive outcomes for the team, company and our operating region.
Together with other members of the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team, you will regularly provide detailed reports to the company executive and Board.
You will drive the development of external facing policy positions, as well as overseeing an engagement strategy for national and regulatory stakeholders. This will cover relevant national politicians, key regulators, interest groups, thinktanks, businesses, and industry groups.
You will be expected to frequently engage with stakeholders at a senior level, promoting the policy priorities of the company.
You will
Proactively steer policy development, including setting the agenda for the internal monthly Policy and Influencing Group (including the Chief Executive and Directors) and engaging with subject matter experts to prepare reports and briefing materials. This will include both managing the process from beginning to end, including identifying opportunities and risks.
Lead the wider Corporate Affairs programme management, including overseeing central functions such as Board preparation, horizon scanning, team strategy and internal facing communication functions.
Act as a senior spokesperson for the company in public meetings with national stakeholders (including MPs, APPGs, political policy officials etc), including in meetings open to the public and which may be broadcast to a wider audience.
Ensure that the company has clear policy positions across all key areas, and where appropriate that influencing strategies are created and implemented.
Manage two team members, focussing on national and regulatory engagement, proactive regional engagement, as well as providing support to across the entire regional area of work.
What skills and qualifications you will need:
Experience of policy creation, preferably within a civil service or thinktank environment.
The ability to explain complex issues in simple and accessible terms
A track record of driving improvement within your team.
Significant experience of stakeholder engagement, including identifying strategies for engagement
Previous experience of incident management.
Previous experience in a senior public affairs role.
Experience of representing a high-profile organisation in public forums, including with national stakeholders
Experience of identifying reputational risk and taking mitigating actions.
Experience of building relationships with senior stakeholders across a range of organisations.
Experience as a member of a leadership team and of engaging with company Board members.
The role will involve travel to different sites across Yorkshire, therefore you will need a UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
We embrace a flexible working model, but as a manager you will be expected to meet the needs of your role. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.
If youre an experienced Policy or Corporate Affairs professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
Recruitment Process Following the closure of applications, we will invite selected applicants to an interview with senior managers at our office in Bradford.
Closing date 25th August, 2024
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
???????
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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