Partnerships and Communications Associate

Partnerships and Communications Associate

Location: Dublin 2 (Hybrid) Contract: Full-time Organisation: Public Health NGO

Our client, a leading Public Health NGO, is seeking a Partnerships and Communications Associate to strengthen its external profile, build strategic partnerships, and increase the reach and impact of its research and policy work.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional with experience in stakeholder engagement, digital communications, and public affairs who is passionate about creating positive social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of strategic partnerships across government, civil society, academia, and the private sector, including fundraising initiatives.
• Promote research and policy work through media, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Draft press releases, media statements, newsletters, and other communications materials.
• Manage social media channels, create engaging content, and support the redevelopment of the organisation's website and newsletter.
• Coordinate events, including research launches, workshops, and public discussions.
• Maintain organisational records using Salesforce and support impact reporting and annual reporting processes.

About You

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, fundraising, or a related role.
• Knowledge of Irish public policy and the political landscape.
• Experience managing social media and creating digital content.
• Strong organisational and relationship building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A genuine interest in public health and evidence based policy.

Desirable

• Experience working in an NGO, research institute, think tank, or public policy environment.
• Media relations experience.
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system.
• Experience supporting events and stakeholder engagement activities.

Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Minchin at the Lex Consultancy team. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role in more detail.