Communications Consultant - Renewables

Morson Talent

Nov 4

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Customer Relations
Government & Politics
Edinburgh

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

FAQs

What is the working schedule for the Communications Consultant position?

The position is part-time, requiring 3 days of work per week.

How long is the initial contract duration for this role?

The initial contract is for 6 months.

Is the role inside or outside IR35?

The role is inside IR35.

Where is the job location?

The job is based in Edinburgh.

What type of projects will the Communications Consultant be involved with?

The Consultant will be working on a major offshore wind farm project currently under construction in the Firth of Forth.

What are the key responsibilities of the Communications Consultant?

Key responsibilities include drafting communication plans, establishing relationships with stakeholders, managing a sponsorship fund, and providing digital content for the Project.

Is experience in the renewables industry required for this role?

While knowledge of the renewables industry is desired, it may not be strictly required.

What skills are necessary to succeed in this position?

Necessary skills include experience in social and traditional media, stakeholder management, public affairs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Will the Communications Consultant need to attend public meetings?

Yes, attending public meetings and representing the Project is part of the responsibilities.

Who will the Communications Consultant collaborate with in their role?

The Consultant will work closely with the Project team, joint venture partner organisation, central external and internal communications team, and various stakeholders.

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With a unique 50-year heritage of innovative recruitment, Morson Talent is a business with unrivalled sector knowledge, trusted relationships, highly skilled expertise and a consistent personal approach that our clients, contractors, candidates and employees continue to value. You will find our influence and people across a number of sectors; aerospace, automotive, construction, IT & digital, manufacturing, maritime, nuclear, professional services and rail. We are innovators with people at our heart, we sit processes and technology around our people to deliver smarter solutions, better experiences and successful outcomes. Our independence and depth of offer means that we think and operate differently; giving you access to the right people at the right time, we listen, understand and develop solutions for you. We combine specialist expertise to bring unrivalled flexibility, with the commercial agility and a willingness to go the extra mile that you would expect from a family-formed culture. We are people who love working with people. We are ambitious for you. We care. It’s our specialist expertise that people come for and it’s the personal experience that they stay for. Welcome to Morson Talent, placing people first. Morson Talent is part of the diverse Morson Group who has an outstanding reputation for delivering consultancy, design, technology, training, screening and people solutions around the world. Our group of connected businesses comprises of Morson Talent, Morson Projects, Vital, Human Resources, Anderselite, The Bridge IT and Waldeck.