Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Overview

Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement projects for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• risk reporting
• esg communications
• stakeholder engagement
• digital innovation
• business development

Tasks

-Support internal and external marketing efforts to drive work that helps clients achieve and maintain their social license to operate. -Lead day-to-day project management, including client relations, staffing and budget ownership, and client deliverables. -Drive strategy and oversee analysts in the delivery of social risk and community assessment monitoring and reporting, as it relates to capital project planning, M&A due diligence, and operational permitting. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver Environmental Social Governance (ESG) communications, in support of the “S” (or Social) in ESG. -Manage and coordinate sub-contractor activity. -Serve as strategic advisor to clients, while leading team members in the planning and implementation of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs, including broad scale public consultation programs, which may vary from on-the-ground or virtual outreach with landowners, media, and non-government organizations to identification and activation of supporters. -Develop a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder demographics and accessibility issues in each project area and build equitable communications delivery plans. -Manage business development plans to obtain new clients, relationship development through seminars and conventions, industry outreach in support of client projects and business development efforts, and development of new business proposals and contracts. -Manage others, as well as write and edit project plans and informational materials e.g., fact sheets, website copy, newsletters, brochures, display copy, letters, etc. -Work with internal teams to develop cross-functional strategies to support client projects and initiatives. -Stay abreast of industry best practices and opportunities to drive digital innovation, via the use of existing and prospective ERM tools, technologies and partnerships. -Monitor and analyze stakeholder communications and issues, including developing reports, summarizing key findings and analyzing trends as they relate to the client. -Lead project meeting planning and implementation, including facilitation and/or moderation of in-person and virtual client, new business, and public-facing events. -Plan and facilitate efforts to inform client project planning and build collaboration with stakeholders, such as focus groups and community advisory groups.

Requirements

• 6+ years
• ba/bs
• public affairs
• crisis mgmt
• presentation
• travel

What You Bring

-Ability to present information to clients, stakeholders and colleagues in a concise and persuasive manner. -Strong ability to organize, prioritize and complete deadline-driven tasks as well as flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines. -Willing to work full time in a hybrid office/at home setting. -6+ years (10+ years preferred) of relevant work experience - preferably in a public affairs capacity, consulting firm or similar; energy industry experience preferred. -BA/BS in communications, public affairs, public relations, community relations or journalism field of study preferred. -Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision. -Excellent written and verbal skills. -Experience with crisis management is desirable. -Comfort level in facilitating in-person and virtual meetings and presenting information to varied audiences. -Travel required (approximately 4-6 weeks per year on average with some evening/overnight travel). -Experience with planning and implementing public consultation programs and writing and producing informational materials.

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About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

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