Job Description
We are seeking a Government Stakeholder Lead to lead on and enhance the relationship with our sponsoring government department, ensuring alignment with government objectives, compliance with agreements, and accountable use of public funds.
The Government Stakeholder Lead is part of the Corporate Strategy team, which sits within the Strategy and Performance Directorate. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our strategic objectives by managing the relationship with our sponsor and ensuring alignment of sponsorship activities with our organisational priorities. You will provide insight and recommendations to the Head of Corporate Strategy, contributing to high-level decision-making processes.
Day to day duties:
* Serve as the central communication link between us and our sponsoring government department (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).
* Ensure timely and effective information exchange on policies, priorities, and operational matters.
* Lead on developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key contacts in the sponsoring department.
* Develop strong working relationships within here to ensure the timely sourcing of reports and information for the government sponsor.
* Jointly own and manage the sponsorship business rhythm with a Government Sponsorship counterpart.
* Collaborate with other parts to implement and ensure best practice governance arrangements between us and DESNZ, which also align with governance arrangements between us and our development companies.
* Lead on the creation and management, and implement the periodic review, of our governance documents.
* Manage the coordination - and sometimes agreement of - our KPIs. Work closely with our Business Planning & Performance Lead to ensure alignment between KPIs and our Business Plan.
* Maintain a strong connection with our business reporting teams to support the collation of content for presentation in regular sponsorship performance meetings.
* Monitor adherence to the terms and conditions outlined in the our governance documents.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
* A process orientated mindset with a drive for creating clarity and structure.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences and fostering collaboration.
* Strong understanding of government processes, regulations, and compliance requirements in relation to sponsorship or public-sector projects. Government or Arm's Length Body experience required.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and develop effective solutions.
* Exceptional organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively on behalf of others and deliver with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
* Experienced project / programme manager.
* Excellent written and visual communication skills.
* Comfortable in highly ambiguous environments.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field or demonstrable experience. Master's degree beneficial.