Project Manager – Sustainable Energy Communities

Programme Executive – Sustainable Energy Communities This is an excellent opportunity to join a team focused on supporting communities across Ireland in reducing energy use, adopting lower carbon solutions and investing in sustainable technologies. The Sustainable Energy Communities Programme helps communities build the skills, knowledge and capacity required to lead local climate action. With more than 1,000 communities participating nationally, the programme plays a key role in Ireland's transition to a low carbon future. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and innovative team and will work directly with community groups, stakeholders and service providers to support programme delivery and continuous improvement. The role will involve occasional nationwide travel to attend meetings, workshops and events. Key Responsibilities • Support the continued development and growth of the National Sustainable Energy Communities Network. • Provide guidance and support to communities through their LEARN, PLAN and DO journey, with a particular focus on the planning phase. • Manage the administration of Energy Master Plan supports for communities. • Work collaboratively with internal teams and external service providers to improve programme delivery and efficiency. • Engage directly with community groups and represent the organisation at meetings, events and workshops. • Build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. • Develop and maintain communications, guidance documents and programme materials. • Support programme administration, website updates and stakeholder enquiries. • Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as required. Essential Requirements • Degree qualification at NFQ Level 8 or above in Environment, Eng;, Science etc. • Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in sustainability, community development, consultancy or managing large stakeholder networks. • Experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and public speaking. • Strong IT skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Power BI. • Full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland when required. Desirable Experience • Knowledge of community energy planning. • Understanding of baseline emissions calculation methodologies. • Knowledge of project management methodologies. • Experience within rural development, environmental planning or related sectors. • Customer-focused programme delivery experience. • Irish language proficiency. key skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences. • Strong project management and organisational capability. • Good understanding of sustainability, community energy and climate action initiatives. • Proactive and solutions-focused approach. • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Knowledge of building retrofit opportunities, renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures. • Experience managing budgets or project finances. Ideal Background This role would suit someone coming from a sustainability, environmental, energy, community development or consultancy background who enjoys stakeholder engagement, programme delivery and helping communities implement practical climate action initiatives. Package Salary: €53,071 per annum fixed and not subject to negotiation. Contract: 18-month fixed term contract. Location: Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Sligo. Annual Leave: 29 days per annum plus public holidays. Working Hours: 41.25 hours per week gross, equivalent to 35 hours net of breaks. Blended Working: Available.