At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with local communities and manage stakeholder relationships for impactful development projects.
- Company: Join a global infrastructure organisation making a difference in Zaragoza.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and the chance to influence community outcomes.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and community initiatives.
- Why this job: Be the trusted face of community engagement and create positive local impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in community relations and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about building strong community relationships and creating positive local impact? We are looking for a Community Engagement Specialist to become the trusted local face of a growing global infrastructure organisation in Zaragoza. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting major development projects, engaging with local communities, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that community voices are heard as the region undergoes significant growth.
About the Role
As the on-the-ground community engagement lead, you'll work closely with local stakeholders, contractors, community organisations, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered responsibly, transparently, and with the community at the centre. You'll help build trust, identify emerging issues before they escalate, coordinate community initiatives, and provide valuable insights that inform decision-making.
What You'll Be Doing
- Act as the primary liaison between local communities, project teams, and construction partners.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with neighbours, municipalities, community organisations, and local stakeholders.
- Monitor and manage community feedback, concerns, and enquiries, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up.
- Visit project sites and funded community initiatives to assess progress and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate and deliver local community events and engagement activities.
- Track project impacts, risks, issues, and community sentiment across the region.
- Prepare concise reports and updates for senior stakeholders.
- Support community investment programmes and measure their impact.
- Monitor local media and social channels to identify emerging trends and stakeholder concerns.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in Community Affairs, External Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Affairs, or Community Relations.
- Background working within large infrastructure, construction, energy, utilities, real estate, or development projects.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience handling sensitive stakeholder issues and navigating complex local dynamics.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating across diverse teams.
- Strong reporting, organisation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Based in or willing to work primarily from Zaragoza.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to make a visible impact in a rapidly growing region.
- Work on high-profile projects that directly benefit local communities.
- Join a globally recognised organisation with an ambitious growth agenda.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence meaningful community outcomes.
- Competitive package and long-term career development opportunities.
If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, projects, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager employer: Aston Carter
Aston Carter is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values attention to detail and fosters professional growth. Located in Peterborough, employees benefit from competitive pay and the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that supports global operations, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in procurement and operations support.
