About the Company
Nadara’s strength comes from our wonderfully diverse people, proud moments, and pioneering initiatives, combining to give us a history that empowers our present and elevates our ambitions. Two of Europe’s sector-leading renewable energy generators, Renantis and Ventient Energy, came together to form Nadara. The Group has an installed capacity of 4.2 GW between wind, solar, biomass and storage systems, for about 200 plants in Europe and the USA. Moreover, over the next 10 years, Nadara's development pipeline includes as much as 18 GW.
About the Role
To strenghten our UK Development Team, we are looking for a Development & Community Engagement Specialist.
Main Responibilities
Development
* Originate greenfield, acquisition or co-development opportunities for projects;
* Review and finalize land agreements or work with Land Manager and provide support on the negotiation/review of the option/lease;
* Manage the development process to optimise the budget and ensure project is delivered successfully in the quickest time;
* Put in place grid, aviation and other planning agreements to push the project to a ready to build status at the earliest opportunity;
* Work to gain support of the council and residents for the project;
* Successfully manage any appeal process and discharge of relevant conditions while managing all project stakeholders;
* Ensure health & safety standards are maintained, and adhere to the group’s HSSE policy requirements, including the management of external consultants;
* Manage JDA/External (project management) consultants as per agreement and ensure company goals are achieved from the agreement.
Community Engagement
* Develop and maintain local stakeholder mapping and databases, engagement strategies and engagement plans at local, regional or project level to build engagement programmes and activities that will have a positive impact on the community and are aligned to our Sustainability Charter;
* Act as the key point of contact between the Group and the communities that host (or will host) our plants throughout the entire lifecycle of our projects (development, construction, operations, decommissioning);
* Build and maintain strong, long-term and positive community relations by engaging with local stakeholders on a regular basis through community outreach programs, events that support our projects through the lifecycle, etc;
* Maintain dedicated open channels and dialogue with all local communities;
* Responsible to deliver on our sustainability commitment of sharing the value we create with the communities that host our plants by continuing to develop our country-specific community benefit offering and other innovative initiatives aligned with our Sustainability Strategy to ensure it remains fit for purpose and place the Group at the forefront in community engagement;
* Represent the Group at relevant external sustainability or community-focused events, associations, and working groups.
* Represent and promote the Group’s projects and development efforts in alignment with the Group’s Sustainability Strategy and overall business goals.
* Develop and maintain appropriate documentation and records of all relevant community activities, events, etc;
* Manage or help manage the public affairs and/or media support agency if required (depending on country-specific needs).
Qualifications
* Engineering Graduated with 4-5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector.
Required Skills
* A thorough understanding of the commercial/environmental/regulatory challenges facing all stages of wind and solar project development and the renewable energy industry;
* Network of contacts to generate business opportunities;
* Appropriate skills to negotiate and deal with people;
* Sensitivity to different cultures/geographies;
* Good knowledge of Office Package.
Pay & Benefits
With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes flexible working policy, development and training opportunities, a wide range of initiatives dedicated to wellbeing and mental health. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Renewable Energy providers in the world then please do get in touch with us!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our company is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI). DEI provides an anchor for our long-term business strategy and permeates through our day-to-day culture, ensuring people of all backgrounds can thrive.
We hire based on merit, competence, and qualifications, with salary determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
We’ll achieve our vision through the energy and expertise of talented people like you. Join us and help secure the future of people and the planet!
What do we expect from you?
We expect from you passion, commitment and, most of all, the desire to learn in each activity you’re tasked with. We always look for enablers of growth!