Stakeholder Engagement Lead in London

The Stakeholder Engagement Lead will be a key member of the Sellafield IDP Contract Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The role is responsible for producing, owning, and briefing the Stakeholder Management Plan, which forms a critical input to the overarching Contract Communication Plan. The central focus of the position is to set the business up for success during the mobilisation and transition phase, ensuring a clear, future-facing strategy for stakeholder engagement as the programme moves into Business-as-Usual (BAU). The role will also support alignment with supply chain partners, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), contribute and support to social value commitments across the contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan for the contract.
• Provide ongoing briefings and updates to the SLT and relevant governance boards.
• Ensure stakeholder planning is integrated into the wider Contract Communication Plan.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities throughout mobilisation and transition phases.
• Take the leading role in the SRM process (both for the client process and our own internal process) ensuring consistent approach to supply chain stakeholder management.
• Establish frameworks, processes, and governance for long-term stakeholder engagement into BAU.
• Map and prioritise internal and external stakeholders, identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with senior business leads, clients, executives, Lot 2 & 3 delivery Partners.
• Support stakeholder alignment with supply chain organisations to ensure coordinated delivery.
• Contribute to social value planning and ensure stakeholder engagement supports social value outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice and insight to SLT regarding stakeholder expectations and emerging issues.
• Track, measure, and report on stakeholder sentiment, engagement effectiveness, and communication outcomes.
• Oversee the creation of collateral, briefing materials, and engagement content for key stakeholder interactions.
• Support the development of business narratives and messaging during mobilisation and beyond.
• Champion a culture of proactive, transparent, and consistent communication across the contract organisation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive experience in stakeholder management on major programmes, long‐term contracts, or complex organisations.
• Proven track record communicating with senior leaders, executives, clients, and strategic partners.
• Experience working with supply chain partners and understanding supply chain governance and interdependencies.
• Strong understanding of social value frameworks and the role of stakeholder engagement in delivering social outcomes.
• Strong understanding of mobilisation and transition phases within major business or operational programmes.
• Ability to design and implement robust stakeholder frameworks, processes, and governance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high‐quality plans and briefing materials.
• Strong influencing and relationship‐building skills at senior levels.
• Experience working within a highly regulated, technical, or government‐linked environment (desirable).
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Ability to work under pressure and operate with discretion and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Business Management, Communications, Public Relations, Project Management, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation in stakeholder management, communications, project management, or similar (desirable).