Job Title: EU Project Officer
Start Date: Immediate start, a panel may be created for future positions
Salary: €32,000 to €42,000 per annum DOE
Location: The beautiful grounds of St Kieran’s College in the vibrant city of Kilkenny. Working from home, at agreed times will be considered.
Contract Type: 2-year Fixed contract
Working Hours: Full time – Mon to Friday. 37.5hr/ week standard contract. 24 days annual leave.
Closing Date: 10/07/2026
Person Specification
The role of the EU Project Officer will be to coordinate and manage the delivery of a number of EU and R&D projects of similar nature, ensuring development and delivery within the Agencies Strategic Objectives. The key objectives are to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the comfort and sustainability of citizens across the South East.
What you will be doing
South East Energy Agency is working with on various EU and nations research & development projects, with a wide range of stakeholders in the public, private & community sectors.
The role of the EU Project Officer will be to deliver a number of EU and R&D projects of similar nature, focusing on day-to-day operations to achieve deliverables within budget and timelines. The key objectives are to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the comfort and sustainability of citizens across the South East.
As an EU Project Officer, you will be responsible for:
Project Implementation
- Oversee day to day execution of EU funded projects, ensuring compliance with work programs, budgets, and contractual obligations with the European Commission
- Deliver and track all tasks and deliverables on an EU Project
- Monitor the overall progress regarding milestones and deliverables within the projects.
- Plan, prepare and submit all required reports and project documentation to the relevant authorities and partners
- Proactively disseminate project learnings and results through internal channels, professional networks, and, in liaison with communications teams, external media, social media, and newsletters
- Attend and represent the organisation at project steering committees and working group meetings, including regular travel within Europe
- Assist with project administration, including managing procurement processes for service providers and maintaining project files
- Help establish and implement effective monitoring procedures to track project activities, assess progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and ensure project deliverables are met
- Identify of any unanticipated risks and assisting with the preparation of the technical, interim and final reports
- Maintaining and providing monthly reports to EU Team Lead on the status of individual project work packages and tasks
- Ensure the timely submission of financial and technical reports to First Level Controller (FLC) or relevant body for EU claims, by working with the EU Project officers and EU Finance officer
- Creating and maintaining project-specific documentation during and on completion of a project to ensure compliance with SEEA company policies and procedures or other governing bodies
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal and external project partners, stakeholders, and associated organisations
- Liaise and collaborate with EU project partners, Work-Package-Lead, Project Lead Partner, national FLC and all other relevant stakeholders for successful delivery of EU projects
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across all sectors relevant to SEEA’s work
- Collaborate with the SEEA Support Office, Communications and Marketing Team, and Technical Team
- Foster and maintain team spirit within the EU Team and develop and maintain strong working relationships with all EU Project partners.
Quality and Compliance
- Adhere to the company’s Quality Management System requirements, including performing work according to process documents, procedures, and maintaining necessary records
- Understand and apply quality and environmental policy statements in all aspects of work
- Ensure that the needs and requirements of the company’s customers are understood and delivered
- Enhance the company’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates, and improvement ideas
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO/SMT, depending on the organization’s workload
- Contribute to achieving the company’s objectives
The Ideal Candidate
Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the position have:
- A minimum of Level 8 Degree on the National Framework for Qualifications (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2-years of experience in the delivery of EU Projects and/ or national funded R&D projects
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly public sector and Local Authorities
- Experience with Policy research and development
- Excellent communication skills for developing outreach materials and delivering presentations
- Documented and demonstrable experience within energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change, carbon products, or green technology areas
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and work effectively within a dynamic and diverse team, many of whom may work remotely
- Ability to network and build relationships with relevant stakeholders, partners and members
- Commitment to see projects through to completion within agreed deadlines
- Must be able to travel within Ireland and Europe for Partner meetings
How to Apply?
Please complete the Application Form available on http://www.southeastenergy.ie/careers and return to Joanne Brennan at [email protected] with a subject line ‘EU Project Officer” telling us more about yourself, your experience/ambitions. Please also indicate your earliest available starting date
NOTE. If you do not wish that we contact current or past employers, please state so and explain the reasons in your letter of motivation. All applications will be treated confidentially and by respecting the privacy of the candidate. Applications that do not meet the deadline will be excluded.
South East Energy Agency is an equal opportunities employer. *Note: your CV may be attached but will not substitute for a completed South East Energy Agency Application Form. A panel of successful candidates will be created and as vacancies arise, they will be filled from the panel of suitably qualified candidates. Placement on a panel is not a guarantee of appointment to a position.
Pay: €32,000.00-€42,000.00 per year
Work authorisation:
Location:
- Kilkenny, County Kilkenny (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
