Stakeholder & Internal Communications Officer

Job title: Stakeholder & Internal Communications Officer

Company: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology


Job description: Salary – £37,405 – £39,694
Hybrid working (50/50)
Location: Wallingford, Bangor, Edinburgh or Lancaster
Permanent
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.UKCEH is looking for an experienced Stakeholder & Internal Communications Officer to join our team of talented individuals, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure10% employer pension contributionEnhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare OfficersFlexible working opportunitiesAre you passionate about building strong relationships, driving meaningful engagement, and ensuring effective communication within an organisation? Do you want to play a key role in connecting people both inside and outside UKCEH with our environmental science?Join the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and play a key role in highlighting the importance of environmental science in tackling the world’s biggest challenges. From biodiversity and climate change to water and pollution, our science delivers solutions that support Government, academia, businesses, NGOs and communities.We are looking for a Stakeholder & Internal Communications Officer to join our Corporate and Internal Communications & Engagement team. In this role, you will help strengthen UKCEH’s relationships with key external stakeholders while also supporting internal communication initiatives that inform, inspire, and connect our people. You will play a vital role in delivering engagement strategies, organising events, creating compelling content, and tracking stakeholder interactions to ensure our communications have impact.Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engagement activities to enhance UKCEH’s relationships with external partners and internal audiences.
• Support stakeholder mapping, helping to identify and prioritise key audiences.
• Plan and deliver VIP visits and events that build collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Create engaging materials, including briefings, newsletters, intranet content, and digital communications.
• Work closely with teams across UKCEH to ensure a collaborative and consistent approach to engagement.
• Support internal communications initiatives, including staff updates, leadership communications, and employee engagement campaigns.
• Help manage internal channels such as the intranet, email updates, and internal events to ensure colleagues stay informed and connected.
• Gather insights from internal and external audiences to continuously improve our engagement efforts.
• Monitor, track, and report on stakeholder interactions, engagement trends, and internal communication effectiveness.
• Support the development of reports and dashboards to provide insights into engagement activity, helping to inform future strategy.

For the role of Stakeholder & Internal Communications Officer, we’re looking for somebody who has:

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, internal communications, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Experience in organising events.
• A proactive, creative, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in managing internal communication channels (such as intranet platforms, newsletters, or internal events) is desirable.
• Experience in tracking engagement data, reporting on insights, or using CRM tools is desirable.
• Knowledge of the latest approaches, technologies and techniques in communications and how to apply them.
• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification communications or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?At UKCEH, you’ll be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to science that benefits people and the planet.Apply now and help us strengthen engagement and communications at UKCEH – please provide a cover letter and CV.At UKCEH, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, ability, or circumstance—has the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We are happy to provide any adjustments or support you may need throughout the application process—please don’t hesitate to reach out. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Expected salary: £37405 – 39694 per year

Location: Bangor, Co Down

Job date: Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:55:17 GMT

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