Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for inclusion on a panel from which temporary appointments may be made to the position of Head of Communications (Grade VIII) (5 Year Fixed Term Contract). This post is a full-time 5-year contract for 35 hours a week.Cork City Council is seeking the establishment of a Head of Communications role to provide leadership and strategic focus to Cork City Council’s expanding communications function which is charged with growing stakeholder awareness and understanding of (1) public services delivered by Cork City Council and (2) the rationale and benefits accruing from the local authority’s delivery of complex public facing projects in line with the National Planning Framework’s overarching strategy and objectives.Developing and executing impactful, external strategies to influence and educate the press, stakeholders and the public is a central tenet to this role. As a critical role within the organisation, one of the key requirements is to advise the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team on a range of issues including communications strategy, media relations and policy, social and digital media, and internal communications. This role will be based within the Corporate and Community Affairs Directorate.
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