SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Flexible across North Kerry & West Limerick

Salary: €39,600 - €59,400 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Working Pattern: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible Working options available

What is the role?

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and energetic Community Liaison Officer, who will work as part of our Stakeholder Engagement team to enhance the value and protect the reputation of the SSE Thermal business through effective engagement with the stakeholders and communities surrounding our key assets. You will lead on external engagements throughout the life of our projects, building up a network of key contacts including local communities, stakeholders and businesses.

As Community Liaison Officer, you will work as part of a wider Corporate Affairs team, which is responsible for Policy, Advocacy, Communications and Stakeholder Management, relating to the business's commercial strategy. This role will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience across the full project lifecycle, through development, construction and operation. Our Community Liaison team serves our existing sites, and the cutting-edge low carbon facilities we are developing.

Key responsibilities for the role will include:

• Identifying, understanding and building relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders linked to SSE Thermal's major projects and assets.

• Developing and delivering integrated communications, public affairs, public relations and stakeholder management plans for SSE Thermal's operational, development and construction sites.

• Identifying issues, opportunities and challenges linked to the delivery of SSE Thermal's objectives and respond to these in a timely and effective manner.

• Planning, organising, implementing and documenting consultation activities linked to the development of large-scale and flagship projects being developed by SSE Thermal, this includes undertaking statutory consultation and engagement activities linked to the planning and consenting process.

• Managing relationships with our counterparts within partner organisations to ensure a co-ordinated approach to communications and stakeholder engagement.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• First class communication and interpersonal skills, to build and maintain relationships.

• Experience of building and managing stakeholder relationships.

• An understanding of project developments within communities and the role of stakeholder management.

• The ability to deliver high quality, accurate work and respond quickly to changing requirements and priorities.

• A broad understanding of the energy sector and SSE Thermal's role within it is desirable.

About SSE Thermal

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot – but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition – so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

To find out more, read this blog from Catherine Raw, SSE Thermal's Managing Director, on our critical role in delivering net zero.

About the Corporate Affairs team

The Community Liaison Officer will be part of the SSE Thermal Corporate Affairs team, which encompasses Communications, Policy, and Stakeholder Engagement.

In Corporate Affairs our people work collaboratively externally and internally to advise, influence, and communicate in order to help SSE's businesses succeed and contribute to our vision to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We have a wide range of audiences we want to reach including governments, investors, partners, suppliers, communities and employees, and our Corporate Affairs team builds and cultivates these relationships to help us tell the SSE story.

Want to know more?

If you're keen to know more about us, visit www.ssethermal.com to explore more about what we do, our vision and strategy, and our ambitious plans for a brighter, net-zero future. Why not join us as we pursue our vision for a better world of energy?

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Laura on laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.