Communications and Engagement Executive

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector organization is seeking a Communications & Engagement Executive in Belfast. This role involves enhancing community engagement and managing communications for significant infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in communications and a passion for community involvement.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in similar roles.
• Experience developing compelling communications content.

Responsibilities

• Support public engagement and project communications.
• Manage digital/social media campaigns and community events.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Planning

Education

Third Level Qualification in Communications

Job description

Communications & Engagement Executive
Belfast (Hybrid)
2 Year Fixed-Term Contract

MCS Group is delighted to be working alongside a leading energy sector organisation as they transform Northern Ireland's power system for future generations to recruit a Communications and Engagement Executive to join the team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an engaging, multi-disciplinary communicator, with a passion for community, to join a fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated company.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of public engagement and project communications for the large infrastructure programmes.
• Support with the planning and delivery of communications activity including community and stakeholder engagement, media relations, public affairs, and digital communications.
• Support with the development and execution of community consultation and communications plans for projects.
• Reporting, website management, regional media, digital/social media campaigns and community event management.
• Measuring, enhancing, and improving the engagement approach for developers, communities, councils, and other stakeholders.
• Support with wider corporate communications activity as and when required.
  

Essential:

• 1 years' experience in similar roles.
• A third level qualification in a related discipline (communications, planning/built environment, politics, journalism) OR 3 years' experience.
• You will have experience of developing compelling communications content to promote a particular project or initiative.
• Demonstrable organisational and planning skills.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• A full clean driving licence.

To speak in absolute confidence about this position please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Molly Rea, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 028 969 355 22.