About the graduate programme
Our two year in-house graduate programme offers successful candidates 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 digital communications.
Graduates will gain a full understanding of the functioning of our organisation by contributing to our other key business functions across Membership, Events, Administration, Communications, and support to our leadership.
Exposure
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 Programme.
Training
As part of the programme, you will also have the opportunity to join WEI’s industry Graduate & Early Career Training Programme where you'll network with your peers and gain access to industry experts from across the different sectors.
Work Environment
Wind Energy Ireland prides itself on being a good employer, creating a people focused company, developing teams, enhancing roles, and supporting its people.
We are committed to a positive progressive culture that facilitates a great work environment.
Check out our current sustainability strategy for more about how we take care of the planet.
Non-Salary Benefits
- 23 annual leave days and 4 company days.
- VHI healthcare scheme
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Hybrid & flexible working
- Supportive maternity & paternity schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive sick pay
- Home office equipment
- Paid mileage at civil service rates
Hear from our recent graduates
"While I had some prior experience and relevant education, I was new to the renewable energy sector when I joined Wind Energy Ireland. As part of the graduate programme, I received tremendous training and development opportunities which has quickly brought me up to speed on the renewable energy policy landscape in Ireland. At an early stage in my career, it has been a fantastic experience working alongside senior managers from wide variety of companies helping to solve some of the biggest challenges facing the energy transition – and I can happily say I have recently been promoted to a permanent Policy Analyst working on both European and domestic grid and markets policy."
- John Bourke, Policy Analyst & Recent Graduate
Wind Energy Ireland
See our current graduate vacancies:
Graduate Digital Specialist
Choose between two key business areas
Based on your background, experiences and ambitions you can choose to apply for either our Policy or Digital roles.