Corporate Affairs Advisor; Capital

Position: Corporate Affairs Advisor (Capital)
Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Corporate Affairs Advisor (Capital) Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£36,890 - £46,120) Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Company Car Benefit Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Corporate Affairs Advisor progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week Bradford Relocating to Leeds Summer 2026) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Affairs Advisor to join the Corporate Affairs team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Corporate Affairs function are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Help us deliver projects that make a real difference. In this role, youll keep stakeholders informed and engaged on our Capital Schemes, working closely with teams across the business to ensure smooth delivery and clear communication. Youll create engagement plans, lead meetings, turn complex details into simple messages, and gather feedback to improve our approach.

If youre proactive, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, wed love to hear from you. Where you fit in:
As our Corporate Affairs Advisor you will:
Be the voice of clarity help stakeholders understand the benefits and progress of our Capital Schemes by supporting the Corporate Affairs team. Work collaboratively across teams, including Capital Delivery, Streetworks, and Brand & Communications, to ensure projects run smoothly and communications are consistent. Create and deliver stakeholder engagement plans that keep everyone informed and address concerns quickly and effectively. Develop engaging materials with our communications team that align with our brand and make complex information easy to understand.

Lead and coordinate stakeholder meetings, from planning and preparation to presenting clear, actionable updates. Turn technical details into compelling narratives, showing the positive impact of our schemes on local communities. Gather and act on feedback, embedding insights into future engagement strategies for continuous improvement. Take ownership of your work, using initiative to find the best way forward and achieve outstanding results.

What skills & qualifications you will need:
Extensive experience in public affairs, either within an agency or in-house environment, or strong transferable skills. Deep political awareness with excellent understanding of local and national government structures and processes. Exceptional writing ability, capable of producing…