Join the WEI Graduate Programme as a Graduate Policy Analyst: Apply Now!
Application Deadline: 26 July 2024
Join the WEI Graduate Programme as a Graduate Policy Analyst: Apply Now!
About Wind Energy Ireland (WEI)
Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) is the representative body for the Irish wind industry, working to promote wind energy as an essential, economical and environmentally friendly part of the country’s low-carbon energy future.WEI is Ireland’s largest renewable energy organisation with more than 200 members who have come together to plan, build, operate and support the development of the country’s chief renewable energy resource.
The Candidate
WEI is delighted to welcome applications from new and recently qualified graduates in all disciplines who would like to express an interest in joining its Graduate Programme in September 2024. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to shape and advance policies that support the growth and development of the wind energy sector. You will be able to support WEI’s engagement with key stakeholders. You will enjoy staying up to date on policy developments, particularly in the area of planning. You will be committed to helping Ireland respond to the climate emergency.
WEI Policy and Research Team
The successful candidate will be joining WEI Policy and Research Team, working closely with its team of Policy Managers, Senior Analysts, Analysts and Graduate Analysts. WEI represent members with projects across the development spectrum – in operation, under construction, awaiting connection, and along the whole supply chain. WEI members are involved in over 95% of connected and planned onshore and offshore wind projects in Ireland.
WEI Graduate Programme
WEI graduate roles offer successful candidates the opportunity to work at the heart of the Irish renewables industry, communicating to key audiences to build public support and political momentum for key climate action in relation to wind energy. The successful candidate will gain a full understanding of the functioning of WEI organisation by contributing to its other key business functions across Membership, Events, Policy & Research, Communications, and supporting its leadership.
Throughout the Programme, you will be provided with several responsibilities and a range of activities to ensure your knowledge of the wind energy industry, alongside your relevant technical skills and expertise, are developed. You will also be paired with an experienced mentor to support your learning and development throughout the WEI Graduate Programme.
In year one, you will have the opportunity to join WEI Graduate & Career Development Programme. This initiative provides graduates from across the renewables industry with additional potential to expand and grow their knowledge and their network, through a combination of classroom-based learning, group project work, site visits, and social networking with their peers from across the renewables sector. As part of that programme, graduates undertake challenging assignments and will be exposed to various aspects of the sector, including direct training from industry experts.
Graduate Policy Analyst Role Description
The Graduate Policy Analyst will:
- Undertake challenging assignments and be offered exposure to various aspects of the policy and research activities of the organisation, and with this role, you will have a particular focus on supporting WEI’s planning and consenting activities.
- Have the opportunity to work at the heart of the Irish renewables industry, supporting the delivery of crucial policy measures and offering exposure to different aspects of our business, particularly in the areas of policy and research.
- Gain a full understanding of the functioning of the organisation by contributing to WEI other key business functions across Membership, Events, Administration, Communications, and support to its leadership.
- Have project-based responsibilities and be involved in the coordination and support of WEI committee and working group activities.
- To support your learning and development and deepen your industry knowledge, you will be paired with an experienced mentor throughout the Programme.
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