Location
Birkenhead (Wirral, Prenton)

Hours
Full Time - Permanent / Hybrid working

Salary
From £52,240 per annum plus up to 15% annual bonus and Single Cover Healthcare

About the Role
Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, we are focused on harnessing technology and innovation to build the networks of the future. Our dynamic team is committed to meeting the growing demand for electricity, particularly renewable electricity, safely, securely, and sustainably within the communities we serve.

As the Stakeholder Engagement Manager for SP Manweb, you will be the driving force behind building meaningful, insight-led relationships across local, regional, and landscape levels. You will support our districts and the broader licence area by amplifying local voices, informing strategic decisions, and ensuring our work reflects community needs.

Your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing and delivering tailored engagement strategies aligned with SPEN’s INSIGHT > INPUT > IMPACT model.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance our reputation and influence with industry, government, and regulators.
- Maintaining dynamic stakeholder maps using tools such as Tractivity and Mapolitical.
- Monitoring emerging issues, risks, and opportunities through intelligence gathering and trend analysis.
- Acting as the relationship lead for stakeholders across SP Manweb, facilitating effective collaboration between external partners and internal teams.
- Supporting major infrastructure and capital projects with bespoke local engagement strategies.
- Advising internal teams on stakeholder risks, sensitivities, and opportunities to ensure local context shapes project decisions.
- Representing stakeholder engagement in internal and external forums and project boards.
- Championing the value of strategic engagement and advocating for stakeholder-informed decision-making across the business.

Join us and play a critical role in shaping and powering a Net Zero future while enjoying a supportive and innovative working environment.

Experience
- Proven success in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, or public affairs roles.
- Experience managing multi-level stakeholder plans and communicating complex issues clearly.
- Proficient in using stakeholder management systems such as Tractivity and extracting insights from qualitative data.
- Skilled in influencing and collaborating across internal teams to align priorities.
- Knowledge of the UK utilities sector or regulated infrastructure environments.
- Experience working with local authorities, councils, or community networks.

About you
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
- Track record of supporting complex projects with tailored engagement strategies that reflect local context and stakeholder input.
- Comfortable working independently, proactively identifying opportunities and delivering results.
- Able to work flexibly and adaptively in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic priorities with on-the-ground delivery.

Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, a strong background in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or related disciplines is expected along with relevant sector experience.