Strategic Communications Leader

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom AECOM Full time

Associate Director - A Key Role in Delivering Major Infrastructure Projects

About the Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead our Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation and Communications team. This role plays a crucial part in delivering major infrastructure and development projects.

Main Responsibilities
  • Developing Communications Strategies:
    • Create communications strategies and delivery plans for significant infrastructure projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs).
    • Design themes, core messages, and collateral for various audiences and stakeholders, such as digital users, media, local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives.
    • Manage communications channels effectively.
  • Project and Team Management:
    • Oversee a range of projects, project teams, and budgets.
    • Deliver projects on time, within budget, and with flexibility.
    • Support junior colleagues in their career development, including line management responsibilities.
    Requirements
    • You have extensive experience leading communications and consultation activities on DCO projects.
    • You are skilled in managing teams of varying sizes and complexity, including supporting junior colleagues with their career growth.
    • You possess a strong interest and experience in industry sectors relevant to our business, such as infrastructure, transport, energy, water, residential development, and commercial development.
    • You are proactive and ambitious, able to work well both independently and as part of a team, and can bring new ideas on engagement.
    • You have exceptional personal communication skills, cultural awareness, and a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility.
    • You are willing to work flexibly and travel when necessary to meet with clients and project teams.

The estimated annual salary for this position is around £80,000-£110,000, depending on location and experience.



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