Base Location
You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our Dublin office.
Salary Range
€80,000 - €90,000+ 10% performance‑related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern
12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The role
As Senior Communications Manager (ECS) you will be responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated programme of communications that contributes to the delivery of SSE Energy Customer Solutions (ECS) business objectives across the island of Ireland.
Responsibilities
Lead day‑to‑day media operations for SSE Airtricity, ensuring timely, accurate and well‑governed responses, including press releases and owned channel amplification.
Identify and deliver thought leadership aligned to business strategy, policy context and commercial priorities.
Act as a trusted communications adviser to senior leaders, providing clear, evidence‑based counsel.
Develop and deliver integrated communications strategies for key stakeholders across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Support issues and crisis management, advising on media, political developments and reputational risk.
Qualifications
Strong media relations experience, with the ability to engage journalists and handle complex enquiries effectively; an existing media network is an advantage.
Proven capability to advise and influence senior leaders, working effectively across a matrix organisation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into clear, compelling messages.
Experience delivering communications in large, multi‑business environments; energy or related sector experience is an advantage.
Calm, resilient and highly collaborative, with the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards.
About SSE
SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy (CARS) teams play a vital role in sharing SSE's strategy and achievements with our employees, communities, media, governments, investors and more. They advise our teams on complex political and regulatory changes, and influence industry stakeholders to drive positive change.
Flexible Benefits
Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Employment
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact janet.gossman@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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