Communications Professional

RPS GROUP

DUBLIN SOUTH

Communications Professional. Business unit: Project Communications Location: Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Reports to: Director of Project Communications. 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 5+ years relevant professional experience, who wants to deliver public relations and public consultation programmes for our clients. Our business unit devises and implements communications campaigns for clients delivering 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 strategies for infrastructure projects and sustainability issues. Managing client and stakeholder relationshipsRepresenting 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. Devising and delivering public relations campaigns to generate awareness and behaviour change. Delivering stakeholder engagement programmes. 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 sustainability issues and public infrastructure projects. Public affairs experience advantageous. Proven experience of leading delivery of communications campaigns that require strong initiative and ability to also work effectively as part of a team. Skills and Abilities Outstanding interpersonal skills including relationship management for engaging with clients, stakeholders, the media and colleagues. Strong writing and editing skills are vital. Commercially focused. Experience managing public relations campaigns / communications for infrastructure projects. 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 locations such as for project events. 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. Please apply with a 2-page CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability by 6th January 2020. (Registration needed) including the relevant Ref. Number J5700. Applications will be accepted via the following link only: https://www.joinrps.com/showJob.aspx?j=5700&s=lp. Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of RPS’s business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. RPS do not require assistance from Agencies at this time.

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