Purpose of Role
The Engagement Manager will play a critical role in driving the successful delivery of projects within the programme by leading engagement efforts across public sector bodies and industry stakeholders. The postholder will be responsible for promoting the objectives of the project, developing meaningful collaboration, and continuing building strong relationships to enable effective deployment of digital infrastructure in North Wales. A key focus of the role will be to raise awareness of the available grant funding schemes.
Core Team Responsibilities
- Responsible for embodying the values and behaviours of Ambition North Wales.
- Collective responsibility as part of the team to deliver on the priorities of Ambition North Wales.
- Responsible for supporting colleagues and team members to deliver on the priorities of Ambition North Wales.
- Act as am ambassador for Ambition North Wales and the region.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Lead engagement activities for projects within the programme ensuring effective outreach and collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders
- Promote and facilitate participation in available grant schemes –by engaging with eligible stakeholders, explaining criteria, and guiding potential applicants and supporting evaluation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, the wider public sector, telecommunications and wireless infrastructure service providers, communities, and businesses to support the successful delivery of the project.
- Support the relevant Project Manager in delivering the project plan, achieving project objectives, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Support the Digital Programme Manager and wider team in strategic planning, issue resolution, and delivery assurance across all projects, ensuring alignment with organisational and regional goals.
- Work with colleagues and external partners to identify and promote opportunities that maximise community and economic benefit from the projects within the programme.
- Monitor and report on engagement activities and stakeholder feedback to the relevant Project Manager, making recommendations to enhance project effectiveness and regional collaboration.
- Support access agreements by liaising with local authorities and property owners to encourage adoption to facilitate the deployment of mobile and advanced wireless networks, while maintaining transparent communication with industry stakeholders about opportunities and processes.
- Contribute to relevant digital connectivity Project / Programme Boards as required
- Undertake any required duties in line with the level of the role to support the delivery of organisational priorities.