Grade VI Section Officer Communications and Public Affairs HSES101262

Grade VI Section Officer Communications and Public Affairs HSES101262

Date posted: 24 July 2026

Before you apply

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Reference

HSES101262

Category

Management/Admin/ICT

Grade

Grade VI 0574

HSE

Advertisement Type

Confined competition

This job is in the HSE.

Health region

HSE South West

County

• Cork

Location

HSE South West

HSE South West: Kerry and Cork

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

To deliver a proactive and strategic Public Affairs function across HSE South West, with a particular focus on:

• Managing relationships with public representatives and political stakeholders
• Supporting the organisation's engagement with Government and national policy processes
• Advising on reputational risk and politically sensitive issues
• Ensuring consistent, accurate and timely responses to Oireachtas and public representation activity

The role will play a critical part in protecting the reputation of HSE South West in a highly scrutinised political and media environment.

10/08/:00:00

Proposed interview date

"Candidates will generally be given at least two weeks' notice of an interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. "

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact:

Niall Creedon Kelly, People Resourcing, Office of the Regional Head of People, HSE South West.
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