Strategic Engagement Manager - Reed Talent Solutions : Job Details

Role OverviewThe Strategic Engagement Manager will report directly to Head of Corporate Affairs. In this role, you will be responsible for:Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on the development and execution of the stakeholder engagement strategy and programme; coordinating stakeholder engagement across the organisation where appropriate
• Mapping the stakeholder landscape; and forging relationships with key stakeholders to help push forward the Money and Pensions agenda
• Supporting and working with others across the organisation to ensure quality and consistency of external facing engagement, including working with digital engagement leads
• Writing speeches, producing presentations and supporting the briefing process for Executive Leadership Team and Chair
• Ensuring approaches and frameworks including our CRM system are in place and implemented effectively across the organisation to create and share knowledge in relation to stakeholders and key opinion formers
• Developing stakeholder messaging and channel management strategies that support our strategy and objectives
• Managing the strategic stakeholder engagement for specific programmes of delivery related to the Corporate Plan, Corporate Strategy and UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing.
• Leading on relevant stakeholder event selection and management

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience. To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:Experience and expertise

• Expertise in developing and delivering successful corporate engagement strategies and plans
• Development of corporate narrative and messaging
• Reputation management

Essential Criteria

• Solid understanding of stakeholder engagement
• Strong partnership and stakeholder management abilities, with expertise in influencing senior level stakeholders
• Strong networking and presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive and methodical organisational skills and the ability to deliver projects working within inter-departmental or matrix teams

Desirable Criteria

• A detailed understanding of one or more aspects of the financial services sector, and connected social policy and wider stakeholder landscape is highly desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of the workings of government and UK parliament an advantage

About UsThe Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

• CaringWe care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• ConnectingWe will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• TransformingWe are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working EnvironmentBy fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible WorkingAt MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.Career DevelopmentIn MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.Reserve ListIf you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.Application ProcessThe law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service...