Public Engagement Manager

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group is seeking a Public Engagement Manager to lead the design and execution of strategic engagement initiatives across Ireland, the UK and the EU. You will manage a team of Community Liaison Officers and Senior Engagement Specialists to deliver the Public Engagement Strategy, building strong external partnerships and guiding engagement across grid projects.

You will drive stakeholder relations, oversee reporting, and identify innovative approaches to enhance engagement, working closely

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Communications/PR or Marketing with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in external communications via social media platforms and fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing a team of high performing practitioners.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; able to work on own initiative.
• Project management skills would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of key strategic engagement initiatives and external partnerships.
• Deliver a range of engagement initiatives under the Public Engagement Strategy.
• Manage and direct priorities for a team of Community Liaison Officers and Senior Engagement Specialists.
• Maintain holistic oversight of consultation and engagement strategies across grid development projects.
• Contribute to EirGrid’s approach to Public Engagement.
• Build external stakeholder relationships in Ireland, the UK and the EU.
• Identify new processes and initiatives to enhance engagement work.
• Track engagement performance, reporting and manage stakeholder risks.
• Collaborate with Team Leads to deliver the business plan for Public Engagement.
• Manage tenders, frameworks and external resources as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Business/Communications/PR or Marketing

Job description

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible andfamily friendlyworking policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit Life at EirGrid.

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation,your journey starts here.

The Team

EirGrid Group is at the forefront of innovation in the energy industry, enabling the transition towards a low-carbon, technology-enabled smart future. To do this we must develop our infrastructure. The Public Engagement team is responsible for the development and implementation of our overall approach to engagement on our transmission projects with communities, landowners, local government, local stakeholders, and consenting bodies.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Public Engagement Manager to join our Public Engagement team.

The Public Engagement Manager will be key contributor to the development of EirGrid’s approach to Public Engagement. The role holder will be responsible for leading design and execution of key strategic engagement initiatives and specified external partnerships. The Public Engagement Manager will also lead delivery of a range of engagement initiatives under our Public Engagement Strategy. The Public Stakeholder Manager will also manage, advise, support and direct work priorities for a team of experienced Community Liaison Officers and Senior Engagement Specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of key strategic engagement initiatives and specified external partnerships.
• Lead delivery of a range of engagement initiatives under our Public Engagement Strategy.
• Manage, advise, support and direct work priorities for a team of experienced Community Liaison Officers and Senior Engagement Specialists.
• Maintain holistic overview and management of consultation and engagement strategies across grid development projects.
• Be a key contributor to the development of EirGrid’s approach to Public Engagement.
• Build and enhance external strategic stakeholder relationships in Ireland, UK and the EU.
• Keep abreast of emerging approaches to public engagement and proactively identify new processes and initiatives that will enhance EirGrid’s work.
• Track engagement performance, manage effective reporting and manage stakeholder risks across the engagement team.
• Work closely with other Team Leads in the delivery of the business plan for the Public Engagement team.
• Manage required tenders, frameworks and external resources as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A degree in Business/Communications/PR or Marketing, typically with 6+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in external communications via social media platforms and experience of working in a fast-paced environment. An understanding of the energy sector would be useful.
• Experience in managing a team of high performing practitioners
• You will need to be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and work on your own initiative.
• Project Management Skills would be an advantage.

Closing date for applications

30th October 2026

Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary. If you agree to be considered for other roles this may result in a delayed response as we establish the best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience.

We value potential as much as experience. We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.