Stakeholder and Engagement Manager (Multiple Roles)

A little bit about us East West Rail is an infrastructure programme connecting communities between Oxford and Cambridge, a region currently underserved by transport. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change that, improving prosperity for people and places along the way. East West Railway Company (EWR Co) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail, from construction through to services running, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.

The programme is projected to deliver a £6.7 billion annual boost to the regional economy by 2050. Role Summary We are looking for applications for a variety of roles responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders along the route, including local communities, and ensuring their interests are considered and addressed throughout the Programme. The roles involve proactive communication and engagement, issue resolution, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and support.

Function The External Affairs function is accountable for promoting what EWR Co is and the impact it will deliver. It is accountable for the external messaging on how the scheme is progressing, and for working with external stakeholders, including the communities along the line of route, to ensure their voices are heard. The function also manages the reputation of the scheme, engaging with media and using the appropriate channels to keep the public informed.