Government Engagement Principal

Requirements of the role

We are looking for an Government Engagement Principal to join our Wales & Government Engagement Team.

This post sits within the Wales & Government Engagement team, which is one of six teams within the Sector Performance directorate. The directorate supports Ofwat’s objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation.

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales.

We are at the source of everyday life. We help the sector build trust and confidence with customers, the environment and wider society: keeping water flowing, bills affordable and helping ensure the health of our rivers and waterways.

Our work is high-profile and fast-moving, within a dynamic and agile environment. The work that you’ll be involved in every day will help us to deliver our strategy, to make us the regulator we want to be and help the sector to deliver for customers and society.

You can find out more about why you should join Ofwat, our strategy, values and our framework for success in the attached Information for Candidates Pack.

Job description
The Role

As a Principal in the Government Engagement team, you will play a crucial role in facilitating interactions between Ofwat and various stakeholders within different UK government departments. This position is designed to ensure effective communication and collaboration
with these stakeholders to support Ofwat’s objectives and initiatives.

Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment you will participate in open policy debates, sharing views, challenging assumptions and representing the team and Ofwat. Extensive external engagement will include building consensus with stakeholders as well as
defending and explaining our policies when necessary.

Developing and maintaining excellent relationships will be key to this role, where networks of influence will need to be built. You’ll be responsible for key interactions with UK Government and will support our CEO and Chair’s interactions with these organisations as well as with Ministers.

Key Deliverables

In this role you will be expected to:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in various UK government departments.
Act as the primary point of contact for government-related inquiries and communications.
Coordinate and manage meetings, briefings, and other interactions between Ofwat and government stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice and support to Ofwat’s leadership on government engagement matters.
Monitor and analyse policy developments and legislative changes that may impact Ofwat’s work.
Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, presentations, and other communication materials for government stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and consistency in government engagement efforts.

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