Full Job Description
Director of Community Engagement Focus: Texas
The role
You will be the key link between the development team and the local community, building relationships, communicating project plans and ensuring community feedback informs decisions throughout planning and delivery.
Key responsibilities
Develop and lead the community engagement strategy for the Texas project. Build relationships with residents, elected officials, local businesses and community organisations. Lead public meetings, consultations and community outreach. Communicate project milestones, anticipated impacts and local benefits clearly. Work with development, construction and communications teams to respond to concerns and resolve issues. Develop local partnerships supporting employment, workforce development and community investment. Keep senior leadership informed of community sentiment, emerging concerns and engagement progress.
Experience sought
Experience leading community engagement, stakeholder relations or public affairs for major infrastructure, energy or real estate developments. A track record of building trust with communities and local government. Confidence managing public meetings, sensitive discussions and competing stakeholder priorities. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex development matters clearly. Familiarity with Texas communities and local government would be beneficial.