Alternatives are delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturing company, with a focus on environmental and sustainable policies, to recruit an External Affairs Executive.

Reporting to the Head of External Affairs this role will suit a professional with 1 – 3 years’ experience in external affairs, policy writing, politics or public affairs.
Based in the office in Dublin North 3 days per week, working from home 2 days per week. Onsite parking provided.

Working as part of a global team day to day duties include

• Closely monitoring current events and developments in terms of policy announcements and proposed legislative changes.

• Analysing relevant policy and legislation

• Developing and executing engagement/advocacy plans and strategies.

• Responding to public consultations and requests for input, participating in consultation forums.

• Preparing messaging, communications, briefing papers and position papers for internal and external use.

• Conducting stakeholder mapping and analysis to support developing working relationships with key stakeholders.

• Preparing communications and relevant updates for internal stakeholders including senior leadership to share insights and ensure awareness and understanding of strategically important issues.

• Conducting research, prepare briefings and speaking notes.

• Support with external communications activities to ensure alignment with external affairs priorities and messaging.

Requirements

• 1-3 years relevant experience.

• Third level education in a relevant business field such as politics or social science or communications.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure while managing multiple competing projects and priorities.

• Strong work ethic with ability to be resilient and flexible.

• Excellent analysis and communication skills; able to understand complex information and translate it into suitable messaging, reports presentations etc. for different audiences (including senior management and external stakeholders).

• Strong IT skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Packages (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Additional European language is advantageous.

• Passion for environmental issues is a plus.

For more information on this role please contact Kyna Timbs on ktimbs@alternatives.ie.