Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager

Are you ready to shape the future of London’s most exciting new public spaces? We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager to spearhead communications and community engagement for a series of beautiful spaces along the iconic River Thames, right in the heart of the city.

These unique locations have been brought to life by the landmark London Tideway Improvements project and are set to become valued community hubs, with a lasting legacy for generations to come.

This newly created role sits in our Strategic Communications team, where you’ll be instrumental in crafting a compelling and inspiring narrative for these public spaces. You’ll drive awareness and champion the far-reaching benefits these places offer to local communities.

In this role, you’ll lead innovative communications across a range of channels, from engaging digital content for web and social media, to impactful campaigns and news stories. You’ll forge strong partnerships with charities and community organisations, bringing people together through events and creative initiatives, so these spaces become a much-valued part of each neighbourhood.

This is your chance to make a difference to communities and help connect Londoners with their river.

What you will be doing as Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager
Communication strategy

Execute and iterate a comprehensive communications and engagement strategy to promote the public spaces and connect them with local communities
Play a central role in bringing the story of the Thames Tideway Tunnel to life by creating and delivering engaging content across a variety of communication channels.
Community Activation & Partnerships

Develop toolkits and promotional materials to support initiatives.
Coordinate logistics and communications for events and activations.
Marketing and digital engagement

Work on digital content strategy for website and social media
Engage with charities, local organisations, and stakeholders to use the public spaces for events and to connect them with their communities
Experience building relationships with organisations and apps that market London to Londoners and visitors, to promote the public spaces and activities
Media

Work with in-house and partner media teams to deliver media engagement for the spaces, including drafting press releases and briefing documents
Monitor media coverage and manage reputation
Project management and collaboration

Effectively manage a number of concurrent projects and events with competing deadlines, working collaboratively with stakeholders
Manage projects and relationships with creative agencies
What you should bring to the role
Extensive experience in communications or marketing
Extensive stakeholder engagement experience
Social media and event management experience
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
A good eye for images – photos and graphics – and can see how they can help to tell a story
Ability to instigate, control and deliver projects
Good attention to detail
Working with media, NGOs and government would be a benefit as would experience working within a fast paced environment
Location - Hybrid, Reading with some travel to sites in London

What’s in it for you?

An opportunity to join a company that offers its employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative transformation plan.
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on your experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
Performance-related pay is directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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