Job title: Communications & Engagement Manager

Location: London Area, United Kingdom (On-site)

​The Green Recruitment Company have been exclusively engaged by a UK leading developer, owner, and operator of Renewable Energy Assets in the UK – to support their continued growth across the UK.

In addition to the existing portfolio, the business has an affluent project pipeline to develop & construct ≤15 further assets. Each project is valued at circa £25m. The Business comprises a high pedigree of renewable energy professionals, however, in keeping with their ambitions seek an astute & experienced Communications & Engagement specialist to join the business.

Role Responsibilities

• Community engagement lead in support of project planning & development of renewable energy pipeline. Particular focus on opposition resolution if/as required.

• Act as the main press contact and media liaison for the company, responding to press inquiries promptly as spokesperson, and setting up interviews with relevant decision-makers in the business.

• Take ownership & create engaging press releases, articles, newsletters, and marketing materials on related developments, projects & partnerships.

• Lead on the development & implementation of the Company's multi-media communications strategy.

• Plan and manage design for internal/external marketing materials.

• Develop & design communication strategies for stakeholders, NGOs, Local Governments, Landowners, and policymakers & build customer recognition.

• Work collaboratively to instigate new ideas & strategies, to remain current & forward-thinking.

• Build relationships at all levels with Stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree educated – strong preference towards Communications, Journalism, and Public Relations.

• Demonstrated experience leading community engagement linked to infrastructure development projects (Highly preferred)

• Demonstrated experience working within a similar role, within Renewable Energy, Bioenergy, Energy from Waste, Anaerobic Digestion, Sustainability, Circular Economy Waste Management, Largescale Processing, Manufacturing or Renewable Energy Infra (A Must).

• Verbal/written communication skills; Outstanding

• Exp. creating targeted content

• Comfortable with public speaking.

• Previous experience working in events (desirable)

Please Note: This is an urgent, priority hire for this business - the interview process will be slick & fast-moving!