A high-profile, award-winning renewable energy organisation is creating a brand-new role for a
Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Specialist
to support the delivery of major solar and wind projects across Ireland. If you enjoy combining meaningful community engagement with hands-on communications work, and want to play a visible role in Ireland's energy transition, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.
This is an initial 1-year contract, with potential for permanent thereafter.
Why apply for this role?
* Be part of a
fast-growing, future-focused renewable energy business
making a real impact
* Work on
high-profile solar and wind projects
from early development through to operation
* Join an
award-winning employer
recognised for ESG, social sustainability, responsible business and Women in STEM
* Over
85% of employees recommend
this company as a great place to work
* Attractive
salary and benefits package
, including generous annual leave, flexible working, pension, family health insurance and bonus
* Strong opportunity for
long-term career progression
and permanent employment
The opportunity
Reporting to the Community Engagement & Communications Manager, you'll be at the heart of how renewable energy projects connect with the communities around them. This is a highly visible, outward-facing role where you'll balance relationship-building on the ground with creating clear, engaging communications across multiple platforms.
No two days look the same - one day you could be meeting local stakeholders on site, the next drafting consultation materials, organising community events or shaping project communications. Travel across Ireland is a core part of the role, with occasional overnight stays.
What you'll be doing
You will:
* Act as the
trusted, on-the-ground point of contact
for communities surrounding renewable energy projects
* Build strong relationships with
residents, community groups, businesses and locally elected representatives
* Deliver best-practice community engagement, ensuring queries, feedback and concerns are handled clearly and professionally
* Create and manage engaging communications content, including newsletters, project updates, website copy, consultation reports, media releases and social posts
* Organise and attend
community information events, public meetings and local engagements
* Support
community benefit funds
and near-neighbour payment schemes
* Contribute to planning applications by drafting
community consultation and engagement reports
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent, transparent communications across projects
About you
You're someone who enjoys being out in the community as much as crafting a well-written piece of communications. You're confident dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and comfortable balancing diplomacy, clarity and empathy.
You'll bring:
* A relevant qualification in Communications, PR, Marketing, Media or Stakeholder Engagement
* Experience in a community-facing, stakeholder engagement or communications role
* Strong writing skills, with experience creating content across digital and print channels
* Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, large-scale development or similar projects
* A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle, with flexibility to travel nationwide
It's a bonus if you also have:
* Experience handling public queries or complaints
* Experience organising information sessions or PR events
* Strong networking skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects