Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Recruiter
Upstream
Salary
£37,575 - £38,769
Applications close
21 Jun 2024
Hours
Full-time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
White City
Job description
Upstream is an agile spin-out, formed from a partnership between Hammersmith and Fulham and Imperial College London.
Upstream’s objective is maintain Hammersmith and Fulham’s place as a leading borough for the science, tech and creative industries and to help catalyse a cohesive and impactful ecosystem, particularly within the White City Innovation District - as set out in the borough's industrial strategy. To do this, we build and maintain relationships with anchors, startups, entrepreneurs and influencers in this borough and beyond.
This is a fantastic role: you will be well-supported, have a good degree of autonomy and opportunity to grow in responsibility and enhance your professional network. Both previous postholders have headed off into fantastic next jobs from here.
If you know what makes people and businesses tick and want to build an exciting and inclusive community, then join us at Upstream. This role is a permanent contract based at Imperial’s offices in White City.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will need to:
To help manage stakeholder relations, including acting as a point of contact for science, tech and creative business and other relevant organisations. This will include working with the Managing Director in developing and delivering a stakeholder engagement strategy, ensuring value-added and sustainable engagement with companies, effective connections between stakeholders, and a positive impact for the local community;
To assist in the planning and delivery of events that support the growth of science, tech and creative businesses and raise the profile of Hammersmith & Fulham. You will have responsibility for the C-suite Life Sciences and Sustainability roundtables and other invitation-only events;
To support and work in a collegiate manner with Hammersmith and Fulham and Imperial College London colleagues, particularly those who are seeking to strengthen engagement and activities within the ecosystem and to increase the profile of the borough as a great place to invest.
To take direction from the Managing Director and assist with Upstream’s communications outreach, particularly as it relates to stakeholder meetings.
To undertake stakeholder mapping and nurture relationships with newly established organisations within the borough
To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate to the grade and general nature of the post.
Ensure your actions and decisions align with the Council’s declaration of a climate and ecological emergency.
ABOUT YOU
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Experience managing stakeholder relations in a business, political or academic environment;
Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
A self-starter who heeds guidance and steer but also uses their imagination, creativity and initiative to deliver results;
Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines;
Ability to synthesise data and draw conclusions from it.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and work independently.
Desirable
Degree in science or able to demonstrate a strong interest in science.
Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
Working knowledge of a CRM (any).
Develop and update website material.
In addition to a CV, please would candidates attach a short cover letter, setting out why the role is of interest and why they are a good fit.
Our People Values:
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.
We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.
Our commitment to you:
At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.