Lead, Stakeholder & Community Engagement - Renewables

Morson Edge; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ScottishPower Renewables is seeking a Stakeholder & Community Manager to develop and deliver engagement strategies across renewable energy projects. The role focuses on building strong relationships with communities, authorities and industry groups throughout the project lifecycle.

You will lead public consultations, represent projects at events and manage community benefit programs to deliver long-term value to local communities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Public Relations, Communications or Stakeholder Engagement.
• Significant experience in renewable energy sector.
• Proven background in stakeholder engagement, community relations, public affairs or project liaison.
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Understanding of project lifecycle including planning and consenting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies for renewable energy projects from development through to operation.
• Build and maintain relationships with communities, local authorities, government organisations and industry groups.
• Lead public consultations, stakeholder events, public information days and inquiries.
• Support planning and consenting activities by ensuring engagement aligns with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary relationship manager for communities associated with operational projects.
• Negotiate and manage community benefit agreements and investment initiatives, ensuring funding supports both community and business objectives.
• Provide stakeholder engagement advice and guidance to project teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Degree in Public Relations/Communications/Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

ScottishPower Renewables is seeking a Stakeholder & Community Manager to develop and deliver engagement strategies across renewable energy projects. The role focuses on building strong relationships with communities, authorities and industry groups throughout the project lifecycle.

You will lead public consultations, represent projects at events and manage community benefit programs to deliver long-term value to local communities.