Highway Communications Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Communications Officer to join a busy client in the Manchester area on an initial 6 month contract basis.

• Coordinate and communicate information relating to road closures, roadworks, traffic management measures and highway improvement projects.
• Prepare, draft and distribute stakeholder communications including letters, emails, notices, briefings and project updates.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, businesses, councillors, contractors, utility companies, emergency services and other stakeholders.
• Respond to enquiries and correspondence in a professional, timely and customer-focused manner.
• Manage and monitor shared inboxes, ensuring enquiries are logged, tracked and responded to within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with internal departments, highways engineers, project managers and external partners to gather and share information.
• Support the planning and delivery of stakeholder engagement and public consultation activities.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, stakeholder contact lists and communication logs.
• Coordinate stakeholder notifications and communications in line with project programmes and deadlines.
• Provide administrative support to the Highways team, including document management, filing, meeting coordination and report preparation.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, reports, presentations and management information.
• Support the communication of road closure, diversion and traffic management information to minimise disruption and manage public expectations.
• Monitor project progress and provide stakeholders with updates regarding changes, delays and programme information.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and delivery partners to ensure communications are accurate and consistent.
• Support website updates, newsletters, customer communications and other engagement materials where required.
• Ensure all communications comply with council policies, procedures, GDPR and relevant legislation.
• Deliver excellent customer service and promote a positive image of the Highways Service.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication processes and stakeholder engagement activities.

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