We deliver stakeholder and communications solutions for some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects across the globe.
Your role might include:
- Managing and delivering all communications and engagement aspects on a high-profile infrastructure projects, with support from the wider team in Jacobs;
- Producing high quality editorial copy, press releases, reports, publications, and engagement supporting materials;
- Producing bespoke communications strategies and action plans;
- Engaging with community groups, businesses, and other stakeholders;
- Development of bespoke communications collateral to support stakeholder engagement and public consultations;
- Client management, with the ability to foster strong client and stakeholder relationships;
- Assisting in providing strategic advice to the client;
- Event management (some evening/weekend working may be required);
- Liaison across various organisations/functions;
- Preparing and delivering presentations to large groups
- A degree, equivalent qualification in communications, public relations or similar or relevant on-the-job experience.
- Proven relevant work experience which demonstrates applied knowledge of communications and/or engagement.
- Relevant work experience in a communications or engagement role.
- Knowledge of the planning delivering communications programmes for large-scale infrastructure projects with particular attention to the statutory obligations regarding communication and the planning process; and understanding how to apply consultation law and best practice to specific projects.
- Experience working across a broad range of engagement disciplines, including events, public meetings, communications, consultation, and reputation management.
- Outstanding written and verbal skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ideally you may also have:
- An understanding and experience of working in communications and engagement
- An understanding and experience of working in public affairs
- The ability to grasp complex subjects quickly
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive:
- Up to 10% company contribution into their pension
- Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
- Support to their local communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
- Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
Wellbeing support and resources
- Free employee medical cover and digital GP service
- Mindfulness Platform
- Dedicated Workplace Support 1:1 Counselling Consultations,
- Confidential information & counselling service provided by Optum. Emotional Wellbeing Solutions is a free confidential information and counselling service available 24/7 via phone or online. Experienced consultants are available to discuss finance, legal, family matters and counselling can be provided for personal support
- Online demand fitness platform provided by Daily Burn
- Personalised financial planning and support provided by Origin, with 1:1 access to dedicated certified financial planners.
Fertility and family benefits and support:
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefit provided by Carrot. With Carrot, you can virtually chat with experts, explore educational resources, find a vetted provider, and use employer-sponsored funds to pay for care. Get support with: understanding fertility health, preservation (egg, sperm, embryo), assisted reproduction (e.g., in vitro fertilisation), adoption, gestational surrogacy, donor assistance, pregnancy, menopause, and low testosterone.
- A free parental success solution and neurodiversity training benefit provided by RethinkCare Family. The family solution gives you and your family 24/7 access to behavioural health support tools and resources to help parents or caregivers of children raise happy, healthy and resilient children: 1:1 digital & live support – unlimited access to Board Certified Behaviour Analysts and thousands of clinically validated audio/visual trainings, including support with ADHD & developmental disabilities.
- Bridge the Gap is our parental transition programme which aims to make Jacobs employer of choice for working parents, supporting them before, during and after the life-changing milestone of becoming a parent. Bridge the Gap supports our efforts to create an environment where we can bring our authentic selves to work and achieve our full potential.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss the different working patterns we offer:
- Hybrid working
- Part-time role
- Flexible working hours including compressed hours (working full time hours over fewer days), and
- Annualised hours contract (working a defined number of hours over a year with an estimated average weekly hour pattern).
- We also offer the ability for employees to take time off in lieu to ensure staff have time to rest and recuperate between busy periods.
Our Culture
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