Corporate Affairs Assistant

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Corporate Affairs Assistant Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (26,007 - 31,997) Annual incentive related bonus (1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Corporate Affairs Assistant progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location: Bradford/ Hybrid Working We embrace a flexible working model, working from one of our Bradford offices approximately 1 day per week. You will be expected to meet the needs of your role, and this will involve occasional travel to different sites across Yorkshire. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours. Summer 2026 we are relocating to Leeds. Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Affairs Assistant to join the Corporate Affairs team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Corporate Affairs function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Yorkshire Water Corporate Affairs team play a key role in managing the companys external reputation with politicians, regulators, partners and other stakeholders. The team is also responsible for managing communications during crisis incidents and for influencing policy in order to further the companys objectives the Corporate Affairs Assistants will assist with. Where you fit in: As our Corporate Affairs Assistant you will: Help build and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders e.g. Members of Parliament, local authorities, Councillors, Parish Councils, and interest groups. Provide research and information to support the development and delivery of key activities. Support the development of policy influencing campaigns. Work with external agencies to ensure that up-to-date information on external matters such as parliamentary activity and regulatory changes are shared with senior managers. Respond to stakeholder enquiries via letter, email, phone calls and social media. Maintain effective relationships with key external influencers to build trust and support the company strategic objectives. Support the work of the team in cases of company incident management. What skills & qualifications you will need: A strong understanding of local and national government and the role of local politicians including MPs, Councillors and Mayors. Ideally, you will have a Public Relations or similar qualification. Experience of liaising with Councillors, MPs and Council Officers Excellent research skills and the ability to translate research into high-quality briefings for senior managers. Confident in building up effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders, a confident communicator able to provide advice to the business. Highly organised, with the ability to work on several projects at once and maintain strong, accurate records. Also conscientious to drive projects and initiatives through from beginning to end. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with experiencing of handling sensitive or challenging topics with tact and diplomacy. Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail. It would be advantageous if you have previous experience of organising events. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience in Corporate Affairs and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-07