Stakeholder Relations Administrator

As part of delivery of ESB’s Net Zero Strategy, it is our ambition that we will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030 with 1.7GW of offshore wind, 3.5GW of onshore wind and 900MW of solar and also further develop and operate renewables enabling flexible generation assets including battery energy storage systems, peaking plants and grid support devices.

With significant expansion plans in the renewable generation sector, this position offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business area taking on a challenging and autonomous role.

The Renewables Operations Stakeholder Relations Team (SRMT) is seeking to appoint a Stakeholder Administrator with capability to work closely with local and national renewable generation project stakeholders to foster good relationships and maintain a strong, positive reputation.

This is a challenging and autonomous role, and the selected candidate will be a self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. They will be required to work on their own in isolated locations and as part of a diverse team. They should have an excellent ability to communicate and relate effectively in one-to-one conversation and in larger forums.

• Manage regular contractor and landowner lease and associated agreement payments.
• Manage landowner stakeholders and coordinate response to lease queries with the SRMT team and ESB Legal as required.
• Work in accordance with agreed guidelines, policies, and procedures with SRMT
• Manage other wind/solar farm invoices collaborating with the Wind Operations Administration Team.
• Set up new vendor requests, collaborating with the Wind Operations Administration Team, through the SAP Portal and engaging with the Finance Operations Master Data team regarding SAP Vendors
• Support Other SRMT function as required including:
  • Wind/Solar farm Community Relations and Public Relations initiatives as required.
  • Annual Community Benefit Fund awards and Annual CBF Reporting
  • Coordinate and liaise with cross functional business unit teams, project teams both within Renewables Operations and across all areas of ESB Generation and Trading as well as external bodies.
  • Provide support to the Stakeholder Relations Team in managing risks specific to the business.

• Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience in similar role i.e., financial admin and/or property management.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Strong Customer Service orientation
• Use of IT applications such as SAP, Excel, Word etc.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own transport required with full clean driving license.

• Experience in the renewable energy industry and/or property management
• Familiar with SAP SRM and FMIS systems.
• Previous experience in stakeholder relations and community engagement.

The successful candidate will report to Stakeholder Relations Manager, Renewables Operations, Generation & Trading.

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.