Relationship Lead
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Job Location:
Northampton - UK
Yearly Salary:
£ 45000 - 50000
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Relationship Lead (East & West)
Location:East or West Anglian Water region (field-based with hybrid working)
Salary : 45000 - 50000 per annum depending on experience
Permanent Full-time - 37 hours with flexibility for part time
About the role
At Anglian Water our purpose is to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment toLove Every Drop. With an 11bn investment programme planned for AMP8weredelivering some of the most significant water infrastructure projects in the UK and strong trusted relationships sit at the heart of making that happen.
Werelooking for aRelationshipLeadto act as the strategic point of contact for stakeholder engagement across either the East or West of our region. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen how we engage with landowners communities localauthoritiesand partners as we deliver major capital programmes.
Youllbe the eyes and ears on the ground building trust understanding local prioritiesidentifyingrisks and opportunities and ensuring stakeholder insight directly informs project delivery and decision-making.
Ifyoureexcited by the idea of shaping long-term relationships while supporting nationally significant infrastructure this is a chance to make a genuine impact.
Whatyoullbe doing
Regional relationship management
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with local authorities parish councils community groupsbusinessesand other key stakeholders across yourallocatedarea.
Own stakeholder relationships within the region ensuring regular meaningful engagement.
Act as a local intelligence leadidentifyingemerging issuessensitivitiesand opportunities.
Capital project awareness and support
Maintain a clear understanding of all capital projects in your area including timelinesimpactsand engagement needs.
Provide relationship and engagement insight to project teams to support effective delivery.
Attend project meetings and escalate risksissuesand opportunities whereappropriate.
Engagement planning and delivery
Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement plans aligned to programme and corporate priorities.
Support consultations forums community liaisonactivityand wider corporate engagement.
Create tailored engagement materials including presentationsbriefingsandother communication materials.
Organise andfacilitateengagement activities such as workshops publicmeetingsand stakeholder briefings.
Work closely with Brand & Communications colleagues to align engagement and communications activity.
Capture stakeholder insight and feedback to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Risk insight and reporting
Identifyand manage local risks and constraints that couldimpactdelivery or reputation.
Record and analyse engagement activity feedback and outcomes ensuring robust reporting and data compliance.
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement across stakeholder engagement practices.
Whatyoullneed
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement relationship management publicaffairsor community liaison.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to manage relationships independently across a defined geographic area.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Experience supporting capital delivery or major infrastructure programmes.
Knowledge of statutory engagement processes (e.g. planning or consent-led projects).
Understanding of the water industry or local government landscape.
Why join Anglian Water
Wereproud to offer a supportiveflexibleand purpose-led working environment. Our benefits include:
Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Generous pension scheme
Private healthcare and wellbeing support
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with theoptionto buy more)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Ongoing learningdevelopmentand career progression opportunities
The chance to work on projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment
Inclusion at Anglian Water
Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer which meanswellconsider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression ethnic origin nationality religion or beliefs age sexual orientation disabilitystatusor any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes andwerecommitted to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.
Closing date:12thFebruary 2026
Interviews:Weekcommencing23rdFebruary 2026
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Loyalty Marketing
- Portfolio Management
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Algebra
- Territory Management
- Banking
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Geometry
About Company
We will always go the extra mile for our six million customers and their water.
