Strategic Engagement and Delivery Manager

Location: Abingdon
Contract: Interim

Our client is looking for a Strategic Engagement and Delivery Manager to join them on an interim basis, leading relationships with key stakeholders and making sure agreed initiatives are delivered on time and to a high standard.

The successful candidate will work with senior stakeholders, members, partners and internal teams to shape engagement plans and turn them into practical delivery programmes. The role covers planning, coordination and reporting, as well as keeping partners informed and aligned as work progresses.

This is a position for a manager who is comfortable moving between strategy and delivery. It suits someone who can build credibility quickly, communicate clearly at all levels and keep a clear view of priorities, risks and outcomes across several work streams.

• Develop and lead stakeholder engagement plans aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and members
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the delivery of projects and programmes from initiation to completion
• Set clear milestones, owners and success measures, and track progress against them
• Identify risks, dependencies and issues, and agree actions to resolve them
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders and external audiences
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events and partner forums
• Coordinate input from internal teams and external suppliers to meet agreed deadlines
• Gather feedback and insight from stakeholders to inform future planning and improvements
• Support the continuous improvement of engagement and delivery processes

Essential

• Proven experience in a stakeholder engagement, account management, programme delivery or similar role
• Track record of managing multiple work streams and delivering to deadlines
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, including with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organisation and reporting skills
• Competence with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools

Desirable

• Experience with in a membership organisation, association or similar not-for-profit setting
• A recognised project or programme management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM or MSP
• Experience developing engagement strategies and measuring their impact
• Experience of event delivery or partner forums

This is an interim role based in Abingdon. Rate, contract duration, start date and working pattern are to be confirmed with candidates. Further detail on the organisation and the scope of the role will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

If you are an experienced engagement and delivery professional looking for an interim role with real stakeholder responsibility in Oxfordshire, this position offers varied work and the chance to make an immediate impact.