Project Communications Advisor Eindhoven Region and Maasbracht

How do you keep the Netherlands powered? At TenneT, we work every day on a safe and reliable electricity grid. As a national grid operator, we design, build, and maintain the high-voltage grid of the Netherlands and play a key role in the energy transition. In the coming years, we will realize many new and complex projects. That is why we are looking for colleagues who want to contribute to the energy supply of the future. Your role in the energy transition

You are a strategic advisor for project teams and, at the same time, you get energy from rolling up your sleeves and working on the execution. You provide direction to the communication surrounding large infrastructural projects in a province where much is happening at once. Think of the construction of grid expansions in the Eindhoven region and the Maasbracht region and a new power highway between these two areas.

As a project communications advisor, you are the link between TenneT, project teams, stakeholders, and the surrounding environment. You advise project managers, environment managers, and project teams on complex communication issues and develop and execute communication strategies that contribute to predictable project processes and a well-informed environment. When creating your communication approach, you do not only look at your individual project, but you also monitor the coherence between projects within an area or region. You have an eye for the environment in which projects take place, identify opportunities and risks, and ensure a recognizable and consistent narrative towards residents, companies, governments, and other stakeholders. You develop and realize communication strategies and translate complex topics into clear communication for various target groups. You draw up communication plans, develop content for, among other things, newsletters, websites, and social media, and ensure a consistent and professional appearance of all communication expressions.

From an integrated approach, you work together with disciplines such as environment management, permits, land affairs, and project management. Additionally, you manage external communication partners and monitor quality, planning, budget, and strategy. Alongside your advisory and directing role, you actively contribute yourself to the execution of communication activities and content development.

At TenneT, we look for professionals who contribute to the successful realization of the energy transition. As a Project Communications Advisor, you ensure that complex energy infrastructure projects become understandable to their environment and you contribute to strong relationships with stakeholders, predictable project processes, and a clear narrative about the expansions of the electricity grid. Therefore, we ask of you:

• A completed HBO or WO degree in Communication, Public Administration, Journalism, or a similar field
• At least several years of experience as a communications advisor, preferably within infrastructural projects, energy projects, or a political-administrative environment
• Experience with environmental communication, stakeholder management, and participation processes
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex technical and administrative information into understandable terms for different target groups
• Professional command of the Dutch language and a good command of the English language.

You are a strong interlocutor for project managers, environment managers, and other disciplines within project teams. You switch effortlessly between strategy and execution: from developing communication approaches to organizing resident meetings, stakeholder discussions, and media contacts. You sense political and social sensitivities well, maintain an overview in a dynamic environment, and know how to bring different interests together. To make a difference in this role, you recognize yourself in the following competencies:

• Balancing interests You understand the various interests of stakeholders and know how to carefully incorporate them into your communication approach.
• Persuading You create support, know how to bring others along with your advice, and convey messages persuasively.
• Effective communication You translate complex information into clear and accessible communication for diverse target groups.
• Organizational awareness You understand administrative relationships, stakeholder dynamics, and move easily within a complex organizational environment.

This position falls within the job profile Advisor - Communications Stakeholder Affairs, so that it is clear for both you and TenneT which responsibilities, expectations, and development opportunities belong to this role. TenneT offers you the chance to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you work on innovative solutions that make the energy transition possible. With us, you get the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central. We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. We therefore offer you with full-time employment:

• A permanent contract with a two-month probationary period, based on [aantal] hours per week.
• A salary in scale 8: € 4276 to € 8443 per month with 8% holiday allowance and 6% year-end bonus.
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 leave days per year. Hybrid working when possible, including a travel, internet, and a home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a sports membership and health insurance, and our Always Energy program.
• Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy, so that you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.