Senior Energy Policy Specialist
We are seeking a Senior Energy Policy Specialist to contribute to energy policy and regulatory development within Ireland's solar and renewable energy sector.
This role works closely with the Policy Manager and Director of Policy & Regulation to support national renewable energy, decarbonisation, and energy transition objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
* Coordinating internal policy and technical Working Groups including scheduling, drafting minutes, maintaining action logs, and supporting cross-functional delivery.
* Researching, drafting and supporting evidence-based submissions to public policy and regulatory consultations.
* Engaging with Government Departments, Ministers' Offices, regulators, system operators, local authorities and industry representatives.
* Maintaining stakeholder engagement records via CRM platforms.
* Providing support for member engagement relating to policy advocacy.
Required skills and qualifications include:
* Third-level qualification related to engineering, mathematics, science, geography, economics, business or public policy.
* Minimum 3+ years relevant energy sector experience, including research-based post-graduate experience.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information.
* Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organisational and project coordination skills.
* Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Remote / hybrid working flexibility.
* Opportunity to support Ireland's clean energy transition.
* Industry profile development across the energy sector.