Corporate Affairs Communications Lead

About The Role Corporate Affairs LeadWorking hours Full timePermanentSalary from £51,280 - £64,100 depending on experienceLocation Northumbria House, Durham / Hybrid WorkingWe’re open to discussing flexible workingPlease note this role is required to participate in the manager standby rotaAbout The Role We have an opportunity to join the team as our Corporate Affairs Lead. This role plays a key part in supporting NWG’s regulatory, governance and sustainability goals through effective communication.We’re looking for a proactive and adaptable communications professional who thrives on delivering clear and impactful messages. You will have strong project management skills and enjoy guiding complex regulatory reports from concept to publication.Attention to detail comes naturally whether your copy editing or proofreading to ensure our content meets branding, accessibility, and regulatory standards.You’ll also be passionate about ESG and play an exciting role in devising and managing Northumbrian Water Group’s ESG communications strategy, bringing different projects together into a clear strategy that connects with everyone.The successful candidate will be confident working with stakeholders and teams, building strong relationships. You’ll also support key corporate stakeholder activities and organise events.Overall, you’ll be a collaborative team player who can deputise for senior colleagues when required, providing leadership and championing best practice across the Corporate Affairs function. You’ll stay up to date with industry trends, bring fresh ideas, ensuring corporate communications align with organisational priorities.About You If you are an innovative communications professional, with a strategic mindset and the ability to stay laser focused , then we want to hear from you.You’ll be experienced in managing projects, using your communication skills to build strong relationships with people at all levels. In addition, you’ll use your eye for detail during report writing to ensure accuracy.Partnering with different teams is key within this role which means you’ll be able to collaborate across teams whilst juggling multiple priorities. Your resilience is key as you’ll step in with leadership support when help is needed.You’ll adapt your communication style to craft compelling messages across various formats and audiences. This is key to ensuring complex messages are communicated clearly.You’ll also bring some experience in ESG or sustainability communications.If this sounds like the opportunity for you apply todayPlease note this role requires a full UK Driving LicenceFirst stage interviews will take place week commencing 15 DecemberIf successful Second stage interviews will be held week commencing 5 JanuaryHere at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation. Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employmentNWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties. About Us Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to applyNWG At a Glance: Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.Our Benefits We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays. Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%. Free access to local attractions. A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more. Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members. Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme. Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme. Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription. About Us NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.