Business Engagement Manager

Manchester, UK

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelPermanent

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the GM stakeholder engagement stack: map networks, pull insight from data, coordinate cross-team comms, and run high-profile events with the CEO mindset, then measure impact and iterate with reporting for commissioners.

  • Stakeholder engagement & communications: plan messages across platforms and events, coordinating with multiple teams.
  • Insight & reporting: leverage data and systems to produce actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Event & executive relations: plan and deliver visits, support joined-up activity, and report on outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Review, map, and maintain intelligence on GM business networks and relationships.
  • Utilise data, information systems, and tools to support insight and reporting.
  • Deliver coordinated business communications and engagement alongside stakeholder teams.
  • Produce targeted communications across platforms, including newsletters, briefings, and events.
  • Plan and deliver high-profile stakeholder events and visits.
  • Support the CEO and internal teams to deliver joined-up engagement activity.
  • Promote key messages and success stories to external stakeholders and commissioners.
  • Evaluate engagement activity and provide reporting, insights, and recommendations.

Requirements

  • Graduate calibre or equivalent experience in stakeholder communications, policy, or research.
  • Experience working within a stakeholder-focused or partnership environment.
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and working across multiple teams.
  • Strong understanding of communications, engagement, and economic development.
  • Knowledge of Greater Manchester’s business, policy, and political landscape.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proactive with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Flexible approach to working hours to support events when required.
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The Growth Company

The Growth Company drives forward economic, personal and professional development within communities by boosting employment, skills, investment and enterprise for the benefit of all.As a not-for-profit, we’re driven by success - not shareholders - which means we reinvest any money we make and are dedicated to making a positive difference and leaving a legacy of growth.We’re at the heart of placemaking in the UK and seek to drive inward investment and encourage international companies to set up shop on our shores.The Growth Company also plays a key role in developing fruitful business relationships between British cities and both developing and mature economies in the likes of China, India and the United States.

Founded in 2002
Manchester, England, GBR
1K employees (20 in marketing)