Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Join Ofwat’s Risk and Communications Team as a Stakeholder Engagement Associate *Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working* About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It’s unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don’t cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life. The Role We\’re looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Associate to join our Communications and Engagement team. In this role you will work across a wide range of projects and audiences to deliver effective engagement and communications with Ofwat\’s stakeholders. You\’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including senior leaders, to support the design and delivery of external engagement and communications. This will include preparing briefing materials, designing and coordinating external engagements and visits, and writing for a range of channels. You\’ll play a central role in the stakeholder engagement function, coordinating our systems and processes to ensure we maintain an accurate picture of stakeholder data and insights. You\’ll also have the opportunity to work in cross-functional project teams to support integrated communications across Ofwat\’s strategic priorities. This may include leading defined communications projects. To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: * Lead criteria 1: Experience working in a stakeholder engagement and/or communications role, supporting the delivery of high-quality external engagement * Lead criteria 2: Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely for a range of channels and audiences. * Experience working on the delivery of communications and engagement plans, including working within a project team to design and deliver activities that support objectives. * Experience in undertaking monitoring of external stakeholders, analysing key developments, and communicating insights. * Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. * Experience working with and supporting senior leaders, including preparing briefing materials. Why You Should Join Us: * Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience. * Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. * Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. * Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices. * Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%. * 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. * Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. * Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. * Up to 3 volunteering days per year. * Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. * Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 27 July 2025