Graduate Stakeholder Officer

We're looking for a Graduate Stakeholder Officer to join our Infrastructure team and help support our Bridgwater Tidal Barrier project in Somerset. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/  

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

 Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum with possible car allowance of £4,750 or company car depending on eligibility 

 Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k  

 Starting date: September 2027

 We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. 

What will you be responsible for?

As a Graduate Stakeholder Officer, you'll support the team in developing the project's established relationship with our client, stakeholders and the local community affected by the scheme. Your day to day will include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders impacted by the project
• Coordinating all proactive and reactive customer and stakeholder communications, keeping communities informed through multiple channels

• Supporting the stakeholder manager to support contact for the project

• Investigating and responding to enquiries, maintaining an accurate audit trail of all stakeholder engagement
• Delivering presentations to stakeholders and community groups, working collaboratively to improve customer experience

How does the graduate scheme work? 

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership. 

You can find more details about our schemes here. 

 What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths. 

What are we looking for? 

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in communications or a related field

• Build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and accurate communications
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing multiple priorities, making informed decisions, and responding effectively to changing situations
• Are highly organised and process-driven, with excellent record-keeping skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Hold a UK driving licence

Diversity and inclusion 

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. 

Recruitment timeline 

October 2026: Initial applications 

November 2026: Application reviews 

January 2027 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early