Communications and Community Engagement Officer

Padeswood CCS – Communications and Community Engagement Officer Proactive Communications Planning

• Develop and deliver the project communications plan.
• Prepare clear, accessible updates on construction activity and project progress.

• Produce and distribute AWNs outlining upcoming works, timings, and potential impacts.

• Plan and deliver community events, drop-ins and information sessions.
• Coordinate timely responses to community enquiries.
• Organise site visits for schools, partners and community stakeholders.

• Maintain and update the stakeholder database.
• Support liaison with local leaders, councillors, businesses and community organisations.

• Manage the community SMS/Whats App notification service for timely updates.

• Maintain and update the Padeswood CCS project website.
• Support the wider communications team with social media content and materials.
• Contribute to newsletters and project publications.

• Work with the Communications Director to plan and deliver high-profile milestone events and media opportunities.

• Act as the on-site contact during incidents or urgent communication needs.
• Support the development of urgent statements or updates.
• Monitor local social media activity relating to the development.