At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. They are: Safety first
- Going home safe and well Client focus
- Deliver on our promise Integrity
- Always do the right thing Create opportunity
- For our people to excel
This role is for a defence prime client. You will work closely with the stakeholder and communications lead to support delivery of the programme.
You'll be responsible for: Developing and implementing effective stakeholder management and communications strategies, plans, processes and tools. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Supporting the integration of various disciplines across the programme as well as consultants and contractors. Providing advice to the programme team on stakeholder and communications standards, process and tools. Tracking progress against KPIs and supporting governance and reporting for stakeholder management and communications. Working collaboratively to recognise opportunities, escalate and help mitigate issues, and achieve key objectives. Providing line management and guidance to more junior resources. Innovating and aligning with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
You'll need to have: 5 years' experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of stakeholder management and communications. Significant experience of writing and implementing effective stakeholder management and communications strategies. Extensive knowledge of functional best practices, methodologies, processes, tools and supporting software including CRM/SRM systems. Ability to manage activities with uncertainty or ambiguity, providing effective consultancy to clients and other key stakeholders to drive outcomes. Understanding of infrastructure or construction projects, and the dependencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle. Experience within the defence sector desirable. Advanced communication and engagement skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form working relationships with and influence stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to distil complex information for a range of audiences including non-technical. Strong attention to detail and the ability to 'deep dive' into topics. Resilient - ability to manage challenging behaviours or situations and still secure a positive outcome. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Self-awareness - good knowledge of own weaknesses and knows when to ask for help. Mace behaviours (Curious, Collaborators, Contributors, Champions) - leads by example.
You'll also have: Relevant university degree (e.g. communications or politics) or equivalent. Experience of working in a consultancy desirable. A British passport as this role will require SC clearance. Ability to travel to Derby 2-3 days per week.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. They are: Safety first
- Going home safe and well Client focus
- Deliver on our promise Integrity
- Always do the right thing Create opportunity
- For our people to excel
This role is for a defence prime client. You will work closely with the stakeholder and communications lead to support delivery of the programme.
You'll be responsible for: Developing and implementing effective stakeholder management and communications strategies, plans, processes and tools. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Supporting the integration of various disciplines across the programme as well as consultants and contractors. Providing advice to the programme team on stakeholder and communications standards, process and tools. Tracking progress against KPIs and supporting governance and reporting for stakeholder management and communications. Working collaboratively to recognise opportunities, escalate and help mitigate issues, and achieve key objectives. Providing line management and guidance to more junior resources. Innovating and aligning with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
You'll need to have: 5 years' experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of stakeholder management and communications. Significant experience of writing and implementing effective stakeholder management and communications strategies. Extensive knowledge of functional best practices, methodologies, processes, tools and supporting software including CRM/SRM systems. Ability to manage activities with uncertainty or ambiguity, providing effective consultancy to clients and other key stakeholders to drive outcomes. Understanding of infrastructure or construction projects, and the dependencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle. Experience within the defence sector desirable. Advanced communication and engagement skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form working relationships with and influence stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to distil complex information for a range of audiences including non-technical. Strong attention to detail and the ability to 'deep dive' into topics. Resilient - ability to manage challenging behaviours or situations and still secure a positive outcome. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Self-awareness - good knowledge of own weaknesses and knows when to ask for help. Mace behaviours (Curious, Collaborators, Contributors, Champions) - leads by example.
You'll also have: Relevant university degree (e.g. communications or politics) or equivalent. Experience of working in a consultancy desirable. A British passport as this role will require SC clearance. Ability to travel to Derby 2-3 days per week.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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