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Communications Consultant - Renewables

Morson Talent
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Penzance, Cornwall TR18, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Morson Talent is seeking a Communications Consultant for a part-time, 6-month hybrid contract role in Edinburgh, with a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.
  • The position requires at least 5 years of experience in communications, stakeholder management, and public affairs.
  • The successful candidate will work with the Project team on a major offshore wind farm project, which includes 54 turbines and aims to power around 375,000 homes.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting communications plans, engaging with local communities and politicians, and managing a small sponsorship fund.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in both social and traditional media, as well as the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders.

Morson Talent are working with a major player in the UK Renewable Energy Sector who have a current requirement for a Communications Consultant to join their established team in Edinburgh. This is a part-time (3 days per week), initial 6-month hybrid contract role – inside IR35.


Context:
Our client is part of a JV instrumental to a major offshore wind farm Project currently under construction in the Firth of Forth. Once completed, this flagship Project, will consist of 54 turbines and power around 375,000 homes. The Project is now at an exciting stage and has just achieved first power with full commissioning planned for summer 2025.

Broad Scope:

  • The Communications Consultant will work with the Project team to understand the project and lead the communications, stakeholder management and continue to build strong relationships with the local community.
  • An important part of the role is to engage with and foster a collaborative relationship with counterparts working within the joint venture partner organisation.
  • It is critical to our client and the Project itself, that they continue to develop effective relationships with disparate stakeholders, which include local communities and residents, politicians, interested groups and suppliers. You will therefore need to work proactively with these audiences continuing to build upon our client’s positive reputation and demonstrating that our client is a Renewables partner who can be trusted

Typical responsibilities:

  • Drafting Project communications plans and press releases.
  • Establishing relationships directly with journalists, politicians and communities operating nationally and in the vicinity of the Project.
  • Responding to Requests For Information from the media, politicians and communities.
  • Attending public meetings and representing the Project
  • Managing a small sponsorship fund with local communities
  • Providing digital content for the Project and the company’s website (and other social media channels where appropriate).
  • Working closely with the project development and delivery teams to support and advise them.
  • Working closely with the company’s central external and internal communications team.

In order to succeed in this role:

  • You will need to be comfortable working in a fast paced, busy environment.
  • Have demonstrable experience in social and traditional media, stakeholder work and public affairs.
  • Ability to work manage and work alongside external agencies.
  • Ability to advise on how to deal with external issues proactively and reactively.
  • Ability to plan strategically and work quickly and accurately.
  • Experience in establishing co-operative relationships with political representatives plus community, consumer, and public interest groups.
  • Knowledge of the renewables industry is desired.

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