Social License Manager / stakeholders

Verdalia Bioenergy; Zaragoza; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A pioneering energy company in Zaragoza, Spain, seeks a professional to manage the Social License to Operate for biomethane projects. The role involves developing engagement strategies, assessing social risks, and ensuring community relations. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess 3-5 years of experience in community or public affairs. The company offers opportunities for travel and a commitment to sustainable growth.

Formación

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Community Relations, Public Affairs, or SLO management roles.
• Experience in direct negotiation with communities.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement the strategic plan for the Social License for each project.
• Lead the identification and assessment of social and reputational risks.
• Develop communication and consultation plans for stakeholders.
• Support integration of social considerations in project phases.
• Execute dialogue and negotiation actions in the field.
• Monitor public perception and manage conflicts.
• Document interactions and social risks for reporting.

Conocimientos

Negotiation and Dialogue Skills

Risk Management and Resilience

Proactivity and Autonomy

Proficiency in Office Automation tools

B2 level or higher in English

Educación

Bachelor’s or University Degree in Social Sciences, Communications, International Relations, or related fields

Specialized training in Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability (ESG), or Social Conflict Management

Descripción del empleo

Overview

JOIN VERDALIA BIOENERGY : Pioneers in Europe’s Energy Transition

At Verdalia, backed by Goldman Sachs, we are leading the transformation toward a circular economy in Europe by converting organic waste into biomethane, biofertilizers, and bio CO₂. With over €1 billion invested and operations in Spain, Italy, and soon other European countries, we seek talent driven by sustainability, innovation, and industrial excellence.

We recently closed a historic €671 million corporate financing with a group of leading national and international banks and institutional investors to accelerate our biomethane portfolio in Spain and Italy. This is one of the largest financings in the European biomethane sector to date and the first corporate infrastructure financing transaction for a majority-new company.

Mission

To ensure the viability and sustainability of the company's biomethane production projects by obtaining and maintaining the Social License to Operate (SLO). This is achieved through the design and execution of a proactive, transparent, and continuous relationship strategy with key local communities and territorial stakeholders, managing expectations and mitigating social and reputational risks

Responsibilities

• SLO Strategy Definition : Design and implement the strategic plan and roadmap for the Social License for each project and territory, aligning it with the corporate purpose.
• Risk Identification : Lead the early identification and continuous assessment of social and reputational risks (e.g., social opposition, organized contestation) associated with each project.
• Engagement Plans : Develop and adapt specific communication, participation, and consultation plans for each territory and stakeholder group.
• Team Support : Support the Development, Engineering, and Construction teams in integrating social considerations into all phases of the project.
• Dialogue Execution : Personally execute dialogue, negotiation, and project presentation actions in the field, serving as the main company interlocutor.
• Territorial Monitoring : Conduct frequent trips to the areas of influence to monitor public perception, manage concerns, and resolve conflicts.
• Reporting and Documentation : Rigorously and systematically document all interactions, commitments, and social risks for internal reporting to management.

Education

• Bachelor’s or University Degree in Social Sciences, Communications, International / Institutional Relations, Law, Political Science, or fields related to Sustainability.
• Postgraduate (Desirable) : Specialized training in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability (ESG), or Social Conflict Management.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of demonstrable professional experience in Community Relations, Public Affairs, or Social License to Operate management roles, preferably in the Energy (Renewables, Biogas) or Infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience in fieldwork (territory) and direct negotiation with communities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Office Automation tools (Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel).

Languages

• B2 level (minimum) or higher, both spoken and written.

Soft Skills

• Negotiation and Dialogue Skills : Exceptional ability to build a bridge of understanding and reach agreements with opposing stakeholders.
• Risk Management and Resilience : Ability to identify, anticipate, and manage high-tension or social conflict situations, maintaining composure and a strategic vision.
• Proactivity and Autonomy : High capacity to structure one's work, plan travel, and execute operational tasks without direct supervision, meeting strategic objectives.

Other considerations

• Availability to travel nationally

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