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Absolutely, here's an updated version without those specifics:
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**Communications Consultant (Part-Time) - Renewable Energy**
**Location:** Edinburgh (Central)
**Contract:** 6 Months (Inside IR35) - £300-£350 via Umbrella
**Working Pattern:** Hybrid, 21 hours per week (3 days)
Morson Talent is partnering with a leader in the UK's renewable energy sector to find a skilled Communications Consultant for an exciting offshore wind farm project in the Firth of Forth. This six-month, part-time contract role (with potential for extension) offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team in Edinburgh during a major project milestone.
**Project Context:**
Join the team behind a flagship offshore wind farm project, which will eventually power around 375,000 homes. The project has just achieved "first power," with full commissioning expected in summer 2025. As a Communications Consultant, you'll help maintain and grow positive relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and the media, solidifying the company's reputation as a trusted renewables partner.
**What You'll Do:**
- Develop and execute impactful communications plans and draft press releases.
- Build relationships with journalists, politicians, and community stakeholders.
- Respond to media and political Requests for Information.
- Represent the project at public meetings and manage a small local sponsorship fund.
- Create digital content for the project's website and social media.
- Collaborate with project delivery teams and central communications to provide strategic support.
**What We're Looking For:**
- Proven experience in social media, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to media relations and issue management.
- Experience working with political and community representatives.
- Ability to work alongside external agencies and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of the renewables industry is a bonus.
**About the Project:**
This role supports a major renewable project jointly developed to expand one of the UK's most ambitious energy portfolios.
