Stakeholder Manager
From local communities to global partners, stakeholder managers connect people to offshore wind
📝 Role
Builds and maintains strong relationships with local communities, government bodies, and other community stakeholders. Ensures offshore wind projects consider social, cultural, and environmental impacts, fostering community trust and collaboration. They may also work alongside Marketing or Communications departments. Marketing and communications play a vital role in raising awareness, engaging stakeholders, and building public support for offshore wind projects and careers.
🌟 Impact
Stakeholder professionals help offshore wind earn and maintain social license to operate, fostering transparency, collaboration, and sustainable local benefits for the communities with offshore wind projects under development. A negative community outlook can mean the cancelation of entire project! Communicators help shape public perception, ensuring offshore wind is seen as a cornerstone of a sustainable future. They also ensure that the company has a positive image to attract new talent and investment.
🎓 Education/training
Typically requires a degree in communications, public policy, social sciences, or environmental management. However, technical degrees are also well-respected to give external stakeholders confidence. Experience in community engagement, roles involving stakeholder management like project management, or sustainability is highly valued.
🛠️ Main Skills
Communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, stakeholder engagement
👥 Example Roles
Stakeholder Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Public Affairs Advisor, CSR Specialist Marketing and Communications: Communications Specialist, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Officer, Outreach Coordinator