Strategic Client Engagement Lead, Sustainability Advisory at WSP

Reading, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Engagement, Sustainability Advisory, Content Creation, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Thought Leadership, Value Proposition Development, Corporate Communication, Brand Awareness, Industry Trend Analysis, Editorial Skills, Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Project Coordination, Messaging Strategy

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role… A pivotal role in Sustainability Advisory (SA), responsible for planning and delivering structured client engagement activities that strengthen WSP's market presence and support business growth by engaging and retaining WSP's existing corporate client base and reaching new clients across SA's core target markets. The role focuses on understanding customer needs and drivers, shaping compelling content, and delivering impactful engagement activities. * Work with Sustainability Advisory's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and technical and sales teams to inform SA's corporate client go-to-market approach, including positioning, target audiences, and value propositions. * Steer the creation of compelling content (e.g., thought leadership, case studies, Linked In content, roundtable events) to raise brand awareness across WSP's existing corporate client base and new audiences. * Work with SA SLT, and technical and sales teams to design and develop differentiated, value focused, high impact messaging and initiatives. * Use market research and team insight, to understand and leverage client and emerging industry trends, market drivers and competitor activity to inform WSP's corporate client engagement strategy and approach. * Plan and co-ordinate sustained and regular engagement with SA's client base, e.g. newsletters, email content for sales leads to keep clients, and prospective clients, engaged and informed about emerging regulatory, policy and reporting requirements. * Interface with and work collaboratively with WSP's marketing team to increase awareness and visibility of SA's products and services. * Drive participation in industry events, panels, and speaking opportunities. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate? * Strong written, editorial, and verbal communication skills. * Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders within SA and WSP's marketing function. * Strong understanding of technical, market, and sectoral insights, drivers and challenges across SA's service lines. * Ability to extract and translate expertise into valuable insights, actionable plans and engagement initiatives. * Experienced in translating technical or complex ideas into accessible, impactful, engaging content. * Proactive in driving initiatives forward. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 84,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-AH1 We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and delivering structured client engagement activities to strengthen market presence and support business growth within Sustainability Advisory. This includes creating compelling content, shaping value propositions, and coordinating regular engagement with corporate clients.