Public Liaison Officer at Galliford Try

Halifax, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stakeholder engagement, Community engagement, Public relations, Communication, Conflict resolution, Reporting, Social media management, Project coordination, Relationship building, Writing, Public speaking, Problem solving, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning

Industry

Construction

Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Public Liaison Officer – Infrastructure Location – Halifax, West Yorkshire What you will be doing: Galliford Try are looking for a Public Liaison Officer to support the project team in Halifax on our new local authority highways scheme. The role will focus on proactive third-party liaison, working closely with the client, coordinating clear and timely communications, promoting Galliford Try and the project, managing enquiries and complaints, and delivering MHA framework engagement requirements to maintain strong community and stakeholder relationships. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and actively participate in stakeholder forums * Serve as the main point of contact on site for the public and all interested parties * Communicate proactively about any potential disruptions, such as traffic management, to keep residents informed * Produce weekly reports summarising all public and stakeholder communications. * Manage and update project information boards, social media channels, websites, and information centres * Draft clear, informative letters for Project Manager approval to keep local residents up to date on upcoming works * Handle public and stakeholder enquiries and complaints, maintaining a detailed compliments and complaints register * Liaise with Councillors and local councils to coordinate key project dates and ensure smooth communication * Lead the development and delivery of the project’s social value strategy, including employment and skills plans, clear milestones, accountability, and performance reporting in line with TOMS and PPN/06 targets. * Work collaboratively with the project team to maximise social impact through effective communications and stakeholder engagement, coordinating regular external updates as required. About you: * Experience in public, community, or stakeholder engagement * Strong verbal and written communication skills, confident handling enquiries and complaints * Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team * Approachable, positive, and skilled at building relationships with a wide range of people * Organised, proactive, with a full UK driving license What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.  We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.  We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Our benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. * Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays * A wide range of corporate discounts * Cycle to Work schemes * Comprehensive pension plan * Competitive family leave policy * Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme * Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it * Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role About us: Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid – jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk [jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk] Infrastructure Business Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector. We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work. With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero. Infrastructure (Local Authority) Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach. We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services. Additional Information: Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.” A full job description for this role is available upon request. #LI-JR1

Responsibilities

The Public Liaison Officer will serve as the primary point of contact for the community and stakeholders, managing enquiries, complaints, and project communications. They will also lead the development and delivery of the project's social value strategy and coordinate engagement activities.