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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, Instructure 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 40+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. Reporting to the Engagement London 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 London office in Chancery Lane, 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.
Preferred qualifications / education:
At least degree-qualified, or two years’ experience in a related field.
Membership of relevant professional or trade body is desirable.
Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.
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.