Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Manchester

The Role

To support the Stakeholder Engagement Lead in providing effective stakeholder management, including keeping key stakeholders such as local authority officers, politicians and residents’ groups fully informed of Freedom Fibre’s plans.
Help deliver the organisation’s PR and Engagement Strategy, such developing and delivering engagement events, creating communications collateral, supporting the delivery of The Freedom Fund and providing administrative support.
To support the Stakeholder Engagement Lead in maintaining and building on Freedom Fibre’s positive reputation locally, regionally and across the industry, including generating positive coverage of Freedom Fibre and its plans and ambitions, and quick and effective issue management.

Core Responsibilities

Support the Stakeholder Engagement Lead in delivering Freedom Fibre’s Corporate Affairs and Engagement Strategy.
Help to plan and deliver successful PR and engagement events and campaigns, such as visits with key stakeholders.
Maintain Freedom Fibre’s stakeholder map/database
Support the organisation’s social value strategy
Ensure the effective management and promotion of The Freedom Fund
Contribute to keeping key stakeholders (such as politicians, officers, third-sector groups, and residents) informed of Freedom Fibre’s plans
Handling and responding to enquiries from key stakeholders
Develop a network of contacts in build/operational areas
Undertake research in new build/operational areas
Help with the successful planning and delivery of public relations campaigns
Produce first draft communications collateral, such as press releases and presentations
Keep track of ongoing projects and issues
Provide reactive communications support when required
Be a brand ambassador

Reporting to

Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Skill and Experience

Experience of writing/engagement is desirable
Experience in PR and/or politics is desirable
Understanding of local and regional politics is desirable

Qualifications

Relevant University degree or relevant experience working in Communications/Public Relations

Personal Attributes

Ability to interact easily with internal and external senior stakeholders
Great written skills with attention to detail
Confident and pro-active attitude
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills
Creative

Our Ideal Fit

Someone who is a team player, they must be willing to get their sleeves rolled up from time to time, to take this business from what is a start-up to one that is an industry leader.

Working with Freedom Fibre

We operate in a relaxed and industrious atmosphere; you will be encouraged to speak out and contribute wherever you feel you have something to offer. Our offices are open 07:00 through to 19:00 and we are happy to be flexible with working hours so you can enjoy a relatively stress-free commute or work from home to create the best possible work life balance that suits you and Freedom Fibre.

We offer an attractive package including bonus, generous pension, private health care and flexible working along with other benefits.

Freedom Fibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to being a successful, caring, and welcoming place for all employees. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone, from any background can reach their full potential without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding are fostered, and the diversity of our people is positively valued.