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Senior Engagement Specialist - Community Benefit Fund

Eirgrid Group

The Role

Overview

Manage and deliver community benefit funds for grid projects

Key Responsibilities

  • budget management
  • procurement
  • performance reporting
  • cost estimation
  • project coordination
  • stakeholder management

Tasks

-Manage Community Benefit Fund budgets, -Procure and assure external support, -Evaluate and report on performance of Community Benefit Funds, -Manage and attend engagement events and initiatives, -Proactively identify communication issues and develop plans to address, -Coordinate the delivery of Community Benefit Funds across multiple grid development projects, -Assist in the implementation of the company’s enhanced approach to consultation, -Communicate effectively to customers and business stakeholders, (including senior management team), via meetings, presentations and reports, -Scope and cost the provision of Community Benefit Funds as part of a multidisciplinary team, -Assist in the development and delivery of our engagement strategy, -Provide additional assistance to team members, management and consultants as appropriate. -Assist in the development of a community engagement plan and maintaining of a stakeholder management strategy for the assigned project or projects, and

Requirements

  • social media
  • 4+ years
  • project management
  • csr
  • relevant degree
  • collaboration

What You Bring

-Experience in external communications, including via social media platforms. -A minimum of 4 years relevant experience, including experience of working with the community and voluntary sector, and engaging members of the public. -An understanding of best practice in relation to working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and stakeholders. -Strong project management skills. -Direct experience of managing community benefit funds, corporate social responsibility programmes, or similar. -A track record of utilising excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and work on their own initiative. -A relevant third level qualification (degree in Community Development, Communications, PR, Marketing, or Business). -An understanding of managing community impacts associated with infrastructure projects..

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Grid Management

Wind Energy

Offshore Electricity Grid

Interconnector Development

Low Carbon Transition

Electricity Market Operation