Strategic People Experience & Engagement Lead

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous Pension

Access to staff well‑being programmes

Career development through mentoring &

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Communication, Engagement and People Experience Specialist to deliver high‑quality communications, people‑centred engagement and experience initiatives across ESB Networks, with hybrid working in Leopardstown, Co. Dublin.

The role supports the People Experience & Capability function and offers admin support while enhancing employee connection, clarity and culture. The successful candidate will manage content across channels, develop communication packs, measure impact, and help

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in internal communications, employee engagement, HR communications or people experience roles.
• Strong event management capability across in-person and virtual environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including networking, collaboration, active listening, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications and storytelling.
• Creative thinker with the ability to produce visually engaging content, including presentations, digital content and video briefs.
• Proficiency in SharePoint, intranet platforms and M365 communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, consistent and timely internal communications aligned with ESB Networks' strategy, promoting ESB's values and Our Behaviours.
• Create high-quality content across a range of channels, including SharePoint, intranet, email, presentations, briefings, scripts and video content.
• Support PX, HRBPs, Business Leads and managers through the development of communication plans, messaging, toolkits, briefings and communication packs.
• Manage and continuously improve internal communications channels, distribution lists and the ESB Networks Internal Communications mailbox.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communications, events and engagement activities to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Plan and deliver engaging in-person and virtual events, managing all aspects of delivery including logistics, digital platforms, speakers, materials and follow-up communications.
• Maintain event playbooks, templates and standards to ensure a consistent, high‑quality employee experience.
• Analyse employee feedback, including Our Voice survey results, to identify trends, develop actionable insights and support continuous listening initiatives through reporting, feedback mechanisms and insight‑led storytelling.
• Manage and enhance SharePoint, intranet and M365 communication platforms, developing user‑friendly pages, hubs and document libraries while leveraging tools such as Teams, Viva, Forms and Stream to improve communication reach, accessibility, engagement and insights.
• Support the administration, communications and stakeholder coordination of ESB Networks' Early Careers Programmes
• Build strong relationships with PX, HRBPs, Business Leads and Corporate Communications to ensure aligned and effective messaging.
• Provide communication advice and guidance to leaders and managers on communication channels, tone and engagement best practice.
• Foster trusted stakeholder partnerships that support proactive planning and effective organisational communication.

Skills

Internal communications

Event management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Content creation

Communication planning

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Tools

SharePoint

Intranet platforms

M365 tools

Job description

ESB is seeking a Communication, Engagement and People Experience Specialist to deliver high‑quality communications, people‑centred engagement and experience initiatives across ESB Networks, with hybrid working in Leopardstown, Co. Dublin.

The role supports the People Experience & Capability function and offers admin support while enhancing employee connection, clarity and culture. The successful candidate will manage content across channels, develop communication packs, measure impact, and help