Project Communications’ Coordinator

Project Communications’ Coordinator12 month fixed term contract. RPS Project Communications’ client, has a vacancy for an experienced communications professional with experience of working on major / sensitive public infrastructure projects. About The Role: Táimid ag obair i bpáirt le pobail ar fud na hÉireann, agus le pobail na Gaeltachta san áireamh. Dá réir sin, cuirimid fáilte roimh iarraitais ó chainteoirí líofa sa Ghaeilge a bhfuil taithí acu ar bhainistíocht cumarsáide do thioscadail a bhaineann le córais uisce, iomar agus fuinneamh athnuaite. The successful candidate will work on secondment to devise and deliver effective communications, both internally and externally, within a large multi-disciplinary team delivering essential public water and wastewater projects in every county and community throughout Ireland, including Gaeltacht areas. This is a fulltime role (5 days per week), and the successful candidate would work two in the RPS office and must work in the clients office in either Dublin or Cork city on at least one day per week also. Key Responsibilities: ·Devising and implementing communications plans ·Internal stakeholder engagement including liaison with technical colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams, preparing internal reports and presenting to internal meetings ·External stakeholder engagement including with clients contractors, residents’ associations, opposition groups and Local Authority Elected Members ·Writing - project briefing sheets, press releases, website articles, social media content, etc ·Message development to make technical / complex information accessible and relevant to householders, businesses, elected public representatives, and other stakeholders ·Delivering public information / public consultation open days/evenings and online events ·Organising, attending, presenting, and taking Minutes at stakeholder meetings ·Event management for Ministerial sod turnings and official openings of clients projects ·Stakeholder mapping, relationship management and maintaining up-to-date contact databases, in line with GDPR ·Taking responsibility for communications on projects to achieve the clients vision and objectives ·Due to the dynamic nature of the business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time Experience Required: ·Demonstrable experience of devising and implementing successful communications strategies, including developing communications collateral, media and social media campaigns, event management and stakeholder engagement ·5+ years professional experience in communications for construction / infrastructure projects ·Proven experience of delivering projects in a deadline driven and evolving environment ·Proven account management experience including client relationships and reporting Essential Skills and Abilities: ·Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills for engaging with clients, colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers and media ·Thorough appreciation of Ireland's national and local/regional media, political and current affairs landscape as well as Ireland's environmental and planning & development policy ·Fluency in written and spoken English essential; and fluency / experience working through Irish beneficial ·Exceptional literacy, storytelling, writing and editing skills with a proven ability to make complex technical information accessible and relevant to a wide range of audiences ·Issues management and ability to manage risks to avoid issues escalating ·Highly organised and efficient, with extraordinarily strong attention to detail ·Able to work on own initiative; as part of a collaborative team; and able to supervise external suppliers ·A flexible and willing approach to working hours and travel to other locations throughout Ireland on occasion ., for open evening, project events ·MS Office suite including PowerPoint ·Driving license and access to transport ideally. Why RPS for you? You will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects, different perspectives, styles of thinking and ideas are encouraged. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining us on our diversity journey, joining a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. You will have the choice of work flexibility, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. We are an accredited training provider and will support your learning and development. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be supported as far as you want to go. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution. RPS, a Tetra Tech company: Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. You will be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.#LI-RM3 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTEOur commitment to Diversityand InclusionMindful that a truly inclusiveorganization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and withoutunnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusionprinciples in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communitiesand clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the bestavailable talent for the company’s future.Our approach to Diversityand InclusionOur people live our purpose,deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behavioursdefine who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that wedo. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a greatplace to do great work.‘Stronger Together’ is one ofour five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:‘We are respectful,acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution ofeveryone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent.People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’Recruitment AgenciesWe have a Preferred Supplier List oftrusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge anyspeculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not onthis list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require anyfurther information.