Strategic Communications Advisor

Join Ofwat as a Strategic Communications Advisor within our Office of the Chief Executive Directorate

Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance - no other organisation does the work we do. It's unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don't cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We are seeking a Strategic Communications Adviser to play a key role in ensuring that Ofwat delivers impactful and effective communications to a diverse range of audiences.

The Strategic Communications team is responsible for developing Ofwat's communications strategy and annual communications plan, ensuring that all activity is appropriately planned and evaluated. The team also leads on the development and delivery of strategic communications plans for key projects.

You'll work across a number of projects and areas, developing strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across Ofwat. You will develop a thorough understanding of key areas of the organisation's work, enabling you to develop plans which communicate our work to a range of stakeholders. Working with communications colleagues across a range of disciplines - media, stakeholder and internal engagement, digital and design - you will draw on the strengths and capabilities of the whole team to produce top-quality work.

To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply.

About You

Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

1. Experience in developing and delivering communication plans which support delivery of corporate objectives.
2. Substantial experience in at least one core communications area - for example media relations, digital or stakeholder engagement.
3. Creative thinking and approach to problem solving and delivery in different contexts.
4. Strong communication skills - verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely for a range of different channels and media.
5. Ability to engage and influence senior colleagues, gaining understanding of their work and building support for your recommendations
6. Knowledge of the range of communications disciplines and how they can be deployed.
7. Able to set measurable objectives for communications activity and develop effective plans for assessing outcomes

Why You Should Join Us:

• Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.
• Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline.

Closing date: 23.55 on 15 June 2025