PR and Communications Manager - Public Sector
Posted 4 hours 12 minutes ago by Lex Consultancy
Contract:3-Year Contract
Working Arrangements:Hybrid / three days from home
Location: Dublin 2
35 hour working week with flexitime, 27 days annual leave with flexitime to accrue additional leave, very central location in Dublin 2
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedPR and Communications Manager to join the Office of the Chief Executive within a leading national public sector organisation.
This newly created role will lead the development and delivery of a strategic stakeholder engagement programme, strengthening relationships with government bodies, industry, healthcare organisations, media and other key partners. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic advice, manage high-profile stakeholder and media engagement, and help shape the organisation's external communications and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an organisation-wide stakeholder engagement strategy.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior external stakeholders.
- Lead media relations, reputation management and crisis communications.
- Advise senior leadership on stakeholder engagement and emerging issues.
- Coordinate engagement activities across the organisation to ensure consistent messaging.
- Manage stakeholder events, briefings and external communications.
- Lead and develop a small team while managing external communications suppliers.
About You
- Degree qualified in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Political Science or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' senior experience in stakeholder engagement, media relations, corporate communications or public affairs.
- Experience advising senior leaders on complex communications or reputational issues.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience within the public sector, healthcare, regulatory or similarly complex environment is highly desirable.
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days remote)
- 35-hour working week with flexitime
- 27 days annual leave
- Excellent public sector benefits
- Initial 3-year contract with strong long-term prospects