Communications Professional

Rps Group

Dublin

Position title Communications Professional: Account Manager / Snr Account Manager. Business unit Project Communications. Location Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Reports to Director. Direct reports 2. Employment status Permanent. Job Reference Number J5111. Who we are. At RPS, we are a recognised leader in multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, project communications and project management consultancy. We are 5,600 professional consultants and service providers with deep expertise in things that matter. We define, design and manage projects in the property, energy, transport, water, defence and security and resources sectors across 125 countries. In Ireland, we employ 600 of the most talented, high-performing professionals in the industry. The Role. Our Project Communications business has a vacancy for an ambitious public relations professional with 3-7 years relevant professional experience, who wants to deliver public relations and public consultation for client plans, programmes and projects, mostly in Ireland but with occasional European travel. Project Communications devises and implements communications campaigns for public and semi-state projects including in the areas of water, wastewater, flooding, energy, climate change and transport. We also manage Europe-wide environmental awareness campaigns for the European Commission. Key Responsibilities. Developing and implementing communications and consultation strategies and plans for infrastructural projects and sustainability programmes. Devising and delivering successful media campaigns across Europe (for the EU Commission) and in Ireland for local clients. Managing client and stakeholder relationships. Representing campaigns and projects at public open days and stakeholder events. Managing project teams and external suppliers to realise our clients’ vision and communications objectives. As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of RPS’s business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Experience Required. 3-7 years’ public relations experience. A proven ability to initiate and effectively manage client and stakeholder relationships is essential. Experience of developing and delivering communications strategies, including developing communications collateral, devising and implementing media campaigns and event management. Commercial awareness with a consultancy / agency background. Understanding of public sector projects / utilities / climate change & environment / infrastructure sectors. Public affairs knowledge and experience in Ireland and Brussels advantageous. Skills and Abilities. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills for engaging with stakeholders, media, clients and colleagues. Strong writing and editing skills are vital. Commercially focused with strong account management skills. Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Excellent storytelling skills with the proven ability to make complex information accessible and relevant to a wide range of audiences. Interest in current affairs. A flexible and willing approach to travel and work in other offices/locations. Knowledge of additional European languages beneficial but not essential. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative and positive manner. If you would like to join a company that is passionate about the service it provides, join RPS. In return, you will be offered a dynamic and stimulating career with an attractive reward package along with a great team environment. In addition, we deliver a comprehensive training and development programme for all professional levels. How To Apply: Please send a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability and what you would bring to the role, accompanied by a two-page CV to the following link: https://www.joinrps.com/showJob.aspx?j=5111&s=lp. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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