We ARE Renewables is looking for a Project Communications Advisor Regio Noord-Nederland for one of our clients in the energy sector.

Community Relations Nederland (CRN):

As a project communication advisor within the CRN team, you are responsible for the communication around various projects in the Northern Netherlands, with an emphasis on the province of Groningen. From the Groningen regional team, you are responsible for an integrated communication approach for these projects. This includes:

Developing and implementing communication plans, including the use of communication tools such as social media and the organisation of meetings;
Drawing up and implementing media plans and spokesperson;
Providing internal and external support and advice for project communication;
You will also contribute to the regional communication strategy and contribute ideas about the development of regional communication tools. You will also incorporate national and regional themes into project communication and contribute to strengthening TenneT's reputation in the region.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility for communication: You manage the communication of various projects in the Groningen region mainly from start to finish. Friesland and Drenthe are also part of the region, but the emphasis is on Groningen;
Drawing up communication plans: You draw up communication strategies and ensure the use of communication tools, including social media;
Organizing meetings and events: You organize both physical and digital (hybrid) meetings and ensure the professional execution of these events;
Maintaining media relations: You maintain contact with regional media, provide spokesperson and send press releases;
Collaboration with external partners: You coordinate communication with external partners, such as regional grid operators, and ensure joint communication on important themes or projects;
Monitoring media and current affairs: You follow relevant media and current affairs, and translate these into communication efforts for the region and the projects you are responsible for;
Crisis communication: You participate in crisis organisation and provide communication during emergencies.

Requirements:

You have at least 5 years of experience as a communication professional and experience in drawing up integrated communication plans. This is a must;
You have at least 5 years of experience working on large infrastructure projects (especially in the planning phase), preferably in the energy sector. This is also a must;
You are a self-managing professional who understands the complex playing field in which TenneT operates and is able to provide high-quality communication advice. This is also a must.
You have a network in and knowledge of the province of Groningen, especially the Eemshaven area. This makes you stand out from other candidates for this assignment;
You can give smart, thorough and surprising advice from your role as a communication professional and know how to convey it effectively;
You can combine strategic and tactical skills with operational and creative determination to deliver high-quality communication tools;
You are well able to develop stakeholder-specific content based on complex issues, making it a human-oriented, sympathetic and accessible message;
You have thorough knowledge of various communication tools and channels, including social media;
You know the (online) media landscape and can organize different types of meetings and events with interactive options, both digital and hybrid;
You are proactive, familiar with TenneT's political and media environment, and can independently translate this knowledge into communication plans and press approaches;
You are flexible and have a hands-on mentality;
You will alternately carry out your work from the regional office in Hoogeveen, at home or at the head office in Arnhem. You are expected to be in Arnhem at least once a week and once in the regional office in Hoogeveen or Groningen;
Above all, you are enthusiastic and driven to take on this role and contribute to the energy transition together with your colleagues;
You have a college or university education in the field of communication.