Communications Manager
This is an opportunity for an experienced people manager with proven editorial judgment to lead a team of energetic, committed communication professionals.
The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of communications strategies, plans, and activities to promote the organisation and communicate effectively with its stakeholders.
Main Duties & Key Responsibilities:
* Regularly review, refine, and deliver the communications strategy, ensuring that it supports the organisation's strategic goals.
* Review and develop organisation branding and corporate identity.
* Reneew and further develop the website to ensure it delivers user-friendly and useful information and materials for Irish solicitors.
* Manage and develop the communications and engagement team.
* Establish arrangements for cross-departmental working that support the delivery of the communications strategy.
* Develop a stakeholder management framework that ensures regular engagement with relevant external stakeholders.
* Oversee the press office and social media accounts.
* Advise the Director and other senior managers about communications strategies and plans.
* Coordinate the organisation's response to major incidents and significant issues.
Knowledge & Skills:
* At least 7 years' experience in communications roles (including at least 2 years in a senior role), including some or all of the following: public affairs, journalism, storytelling, communicating with or on behalf of businesses about regulatory requirements.
* An in-depth understanding of the Irish legal system, political system, and media landscape, as well as an excellent understanding and experience of digital media.
* Substantial experience dealing with the press and preferably also with members of the Oireachtas.
* Experience managing a communications team and interacting with the most senior leaders in an organisation.
* Experience contributing communications expertise to the development of wider organisational strategies and plans.
* A demonstrated ability to understand a complex statutory, regulatory, and policy framework.
* Ability to engage and communicate with stakeholders.
Desirable Characteristics:
* Longer experience in senior communications roles.
* Experience in communications and public affairs related to the legal system.
* A relevant academic background.