JOB SPECIFICATION
Our client seeks a Communications Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in transforming regulatory information into engaging content suitable for a broad audience, managing media relations, and supporting our client's overall communication strategy. The post is based in their offices in Dublin 2. Our client operates a Blended Working Policy where staff may work up to 60% of their hours remotely.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, creative and results-driven professional, with excellent writing skills and a strong understanding of regulatory environments.
This role provides an opportunity for significant growth for individuals wishing to expand their knowledge, skills and expertise. It offers a dynamic environment where continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. Individuals will have the chance to engage with diverse challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to impactful projects in a vital sector.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
1. Review complex and technical material and distil it into concise, easily understood communications outputs including educational stakeholder communications, briefing documents, executive summaries and website updates. Ensure that all content is accurate, compliant with regulations, and maintains our client's standards.
2. Support the planning and implementation of a calendar of proactive topics to increase understanding of the AHB sector as well as our client's role and regulatory standards.
3. Manage our client’s brand, act as a brand ambassador and lead colleagues to produce digital collateral which helps to build our client’s brand and deliver against objectives.
4. Develop our client’s social media profile through appropriate media channels.
5. Oversee the quality and content of our client’s website.
6. Be the key internal point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses are issued via an outsourced provider.
7. Support the senior leadership team to prepare for media, high-visibility engagements and conference representation.
8. Contribute to the development and achievement of the our client’s strategic goals and divisional objectives, participating in cross-divisional projects as required.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must meet the following essential requirements prior to their appointment:
1. A third level qualification (at Level 8) in degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field with three years’ of relevant experience.
2. Candidates must have unconditional authorisation to live and work in Ireland.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
2. Strong understanding of regulatory content and the ability to translate it for a general audience.
3. Proficiency in using content management systems (CMS) and web analytics tools.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, PR firms and other external partners.
5. Proactive, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
6. Creative thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
It would be desirable but not essential for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
1. Experience of managing a team and resources.
2. Understanding of the regulatory framework of Approved Housing Bodies.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
How to Apply
Complete the application form in full and submit via the online application portal by Monday the 31st March 2025 at 12 noon.
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