Community Engagement Lead - Energy Grid Transformation

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group in Ireland is seeking a Community Liaison Officer to join our Public Engagement team across regional projects. You will facilitate dialogue with local communities and stakeholders to capture views and feedback as we develop Ireland's national grid.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and several years of public-facing experience, along with strong communication skills, flexibility to work evenings, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Social Sciences, Community Development or relevant discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong passion for working with communities and high-level communication skills.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to work evenings when required.

Responsibilities

• Establish dialogue and facilitate engagement with communities regarding grid infrastructure development.
• Proactively seek opportunities for engagement including meetings with individuals and groups and responding to queries and concerns of local stakeholders.
• Represent EirGrid at meetings, functions and events, some of which may occur outside of normal office hours.
• Liaise with individuals, representatives of local authorities and relevant stakeholder groups.
• Lead regular presentations to stakeholders and host webinars via digital platforms
• Be responsible for processing and managing all queries received with regard to project activity, including communications monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Liaise with local communities and individuals regarding our community forums, community benefit and proximity fund.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities to support local communities.
• Act as a link between the project team, contractors and the local community.
• Review and input into a broad range of project support material to ensure requirements of the local community are met.
• Distil complex technical information and present it in a clear understandable language to meet need of your audience.
• Participate in planning meetings to discuss and address issues related to specific grid projects.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Business/Social Sciences/Community Development

Job description

EirGrid Group in Ireland is seeking a Community Liaison Officer to join our Public Engagement team across regional projects. You will facilitate dialogue with local communities and stakeholders to capture views and feedback as we develop Ireland's national grid.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and several years of public-facing experience, along with strong communication skills, flexibility to work evenings, and a valid driving licence.