Our client is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands.
It is overseen by an independent board of directors and has committed to providing €5 billion of capital capacity, which is drawn as required.
LDA Values
At our agency, our values are at the heart of everything we do. They are who we are and how we operate.
Our core values - Integrity, Collaboration, Results, Sustainability, and Innovation inform our actions, both individually and collaboratively, to achieve our mission to maximise the supply of and social homes on public land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and deliver ongoing positive social impact.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide support and administrative assistance to the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement teams within our agency.
This is a great opportunity to work in a new agency, using your creativity and initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes and build excellent relationships, both internally and with external stakeholders.
This job would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment, is comfortable managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines, with strong communications skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide assistance to the Public Affairs Lead and Stakeholder & Public Engagement Manager.
* Support the development and updating of core project materials including key messages, Q&A, response lines, briefings and presentations, which can be adapted for use across multiple channels and platforms.
* Support the planning and organisation of meetings, workshops, and focus groups.
* Ensure records are kept up-to-date and reflect latest contact and engagement activities, working with CSES Toolkit Excel Systems and maintaining records for all projects.
* Ensuring LDA policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
* From time to time the Admin Assistant may be requested to attend and take minutes at meetings.
* Work collaboratively with all LDA staff and project team members.
* Ongoing prioritisation of tasks and workload ensuring deadlines are met and that the work is completed in a timely manner.
* Continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
* Maintenance of sensitive and confidential information.
* Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Other tasks as requested by the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement teams.
* Ad hoc support to other departments as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* A minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar role.
* Ability to prepare agendas and take minutes for management team meetings and manage and track follow up actions.
* Strong organisational, planning, time management, project management, problem-solving, and anticipatory skills.
* Ability to execute in relatively ambiguous and complex situations, prioritising actions, work independently, be self-motivated and action oriented.
* Exercises sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
* Highly organised and detail-oriented.
* Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude, maintain confidentiality, and be an effective team player.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
To Apply:
The Land Development Agency is an equal opportunities employer.