Senior Energy Transition Engagement Officer
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
Salary:£37,694 – £38,990
Location:Belfast
Closing date for applications:Monday 7 September 2026 at 5pm
The role
The Consumer Council is recruiting for two Senior Energy Transition Engagement Officersto join our Energy Transition team, in our Consumer Engagement Directorate.
Were looking for individuals experienced in engaging and supporting people to clarify goals, needs and activities. People who are confident and effective communicators, skilled in designing and leading deliberative research with diverse audiences while presenting evidence, insights, and trend analysis to inform strategic decision making and policy influence.
If you share our passion for championing consumers, this is an exciting opportunity to join our new energy transition team shaping how consumer insight informs Northern Irelands energy transition.
Eligibility criteria
You will need proven experience of:
- Conducting both field and desk research, writing case studies and monitoring trends to identify emerging issues and opportunities to inform policy, strategy or service delivery.
- Designing and delivering stakeholder and/or public engagement and/or research activities, such as workshops and focus groups, to generate insights to inform strategic, policy or public/consumer outcomes.
- Developing and maintaining effective and trusted stakeholder relationships to deliver positive outcomes for consumers, service users and/or businesses.
- Preparing research reports and/or presenting data/evidence to a range of audiences.
Benefits:
At the Consumer Council, you will receive an excellent pension scheme with 34.25% employer contribution, 25 days annual leave and 12 statutory holidays and excellent opportunities for professional development.
The Consumer Council currently operates a hybrid working model.
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