Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead

• Deliver effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies for transmission investment projects across a geographical region.
• Lead a team of Community Liaison Officers and a Content Creator to build positive local relationships and enhance corporate reputation.
• Develop and implement bespoke communication plans covering the full project lifecycle, including consenting and delivery phases.
• Foster collaboration with contractors to drive social value and manage events, media, and digital content.

This role directly supports the rapid growth of renewable energy infrastructure by ensuring transparent, trust-based engagement with communities, thereby accelerating the transition to net zero emissions.

• Degree or professional qualification in Communications or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and community liaison across project lifecycles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to manage challenging discussions.
• Managerial experience, ideally in a project or energy industry environment; full UK driver's license.

Competitive salary from £53,280 to £66,600, reviewed annually. Benefits include: 36 days annual leave, pension with double matching up to 10% company contribution, holiday purchase, share schemes, electric vehicle schemes, cycle to work, healthcare options, life assurance (4x salary), and various discounts.

SP Energy Networks, part of Iberdrola Group, is a world leader in wind energy, operating transmission networks in Scotland, North Wales, and North West England, investing over £5.5 billion to support net zero by 2044.