Policy Engagement Manager

Overview

Lead government engagement and policy strategy for Ireland's electricity grid.

Key Responsibilities

• risk analysis
• strategic messaging
• policy research
• stakeholder engagement
• governance support
• consultation management

Tasks

-Lead the identification of risks and opportunities to the execution of EirGrid’s strategy and work with the business owners to mitigate or exploit these -Develop clear, consistent, and impactful strategic messaging for external stakeholders, including government, regulators, and industry bodies. -Represent EirGrid at external forums and events. -Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities that may impact EirGrid’s strategic objectives and communicate these appropriately to the organisation -Ensure these key policy positions and messages are incorporated across our external activities and engagement. -Lead a team in monitoring and analysing developments in the energy policy landscape, both nationally and internationally and communicate this to the organisation. -Lead the development of EirGrid Group’s policy positions and thought leadership on key areas and emerging themes and trends. -Collaborate across the organisation to ensure alignment between policy developments, strategic messaging, and business strategy. -Ensure strategic and business issues and proposed solutions are highlighted appropriately to the Head of Strategy & Policy. -Manage specific assigned projects and initiatives on behalf of the Chief Executive and the Executive Team. -Lead strategy-related research activities including industry, regulatory and policy trend analysis including developing position papers and briefings. -Prepare presentations and papers for the Chief Executive and the Chairperson, to support them in engaging with the Board and external stakeholders. -Support the delivery of key corporate governance requirements for compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. -Lead the management of our extensive engagement with key Government Departments ensuring a coordinated approach across the organisation and consistent messaging in our communication. -Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key political and policy stakeholders. -Work with multiple internal contacts as well as stakeholders across various Government Departments to ensure policymakers have access to relevant, timely, and accurate information to support energy-related decisions. -Lead the coordination and development of responses to public policy consultations.

Requirements

• degree
• analytical
• leadership
• collaboration
• stakeholder
• communication

What You Bring

-Qualified to degree or masters level in a relevant discipline -Strong analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail -Strong leadership and collaboration capabilities to engage cross-functional teams in our engagement and thought leadership initiatives. -Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to navigate the organisation and garner support from multiple areas to deliver initiatives -Political awareness and ability to build credibility and strong relationships with senior stakeholders both internal and external. Ability to influence and engage in constructive challenge -Strong business acumen and commercial understanding -Ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure of deadlines, while working independently; knows when and how to escalate appropriately -Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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About Eirgrid Group

-Operates and manages the electricity transmission grid in Ireland and Northern Ireland. -Ensures reliable delivery of power across both regions. -Plays a key role in the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. -A leader in innovation, focused on transitioning towards a cleaner energy future. -Supports the development of infrastructure for new energy sources such as wind and solar. -Involved in major projects to upgrade and enhance grid capacity and resilience. -Collaborates with governments, developers, and other utilities to advance sustainable energy solutions. -Notable for its work in facilitating the connection of large-scale renewable energy projects. -Also involved in energy market operations and system stability for a green energy transition.

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