Communications & Engagement Executive

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking a Communications & Engagement Executive for a 2-year fixed-term contract in Belfast. This role focuses on public and stakeholder engagement related to a major electricity infrastructure programme, requiring strong communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and manage community consultation plans, contributing to the delivery of effective communications strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience in communications or public engagement.
• Ability to develop effective communications for project outcomes.
• Basic understanding of energy or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Act as a representative in engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
• Assist in implementing communications strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Organise public events and manage digital communications platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Education

Third-level qualification in communications, planning, politics, or journalism

Job description

Role: Communications & Engagement Executive - 2 year fixed-term contract - Belfast

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a prominent organisation within the infrastructure sector, who are seeking to appoint a Communications & Engagement Executive. This individual will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of public and stakeholder engagement, as well as communications activity, in relation to a major electricity infrastructure programme.

• Salary: Competitive + Benefits
• Location: Belfast - Hybrid working model (2 days from home)
• Contract Type: 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a representative of the organisation in engagement with local communities, media, elected representatives, council officials, and other key stakeholders.
• Assist in the implementation of communications and engagement strategies for key infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with external agencies and partners to support campaign execution.
• Develop, manage, and deliver community consultation plans, including reporting and content development.
• Organise and facilitate public events, and manage related digital communications platforms.
• Support regional media relations and deliver targeted social and digital media content.
• Evaluate and refine the organisation's approach to community and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to the delivery of wider corporate communications activities as required.
• Share responsibility for out-of-hours issues management alongside other team members.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of one year's experience in a communications, public engagement, or stakeholder liaison role.
• A third-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g. communications, planning, politics, journalism), OR a minimum of three years' relevant experience in lieu of a qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective communications to support project outcomes.
• Strong planning and organisational capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• A basic understanding of energy or infrastructure sectors.
• A genuine interest in community engagement and development.
• Possession of a full, clean driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in planning and delivering public events.
• Experience working directly with or within local communities.
• Understanding of local government structures and planning processes.

For further information on this job, or any other Business Support role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.