Senior Public Affairs and Communications Manager

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Inova Recruitment Full time
Senior Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced public affairs and communications professional to join our award-winning Corporate Affairs team. The Public Affairs and Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing public affairs strategy, communications and stakeholder engagement across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious project manager with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, political expertise and commercial awareness. In this role, the successful candidate will support ambitious expansion plans, commercial agenda and reputation through strategic internal and external stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

  • Develop and manage clients public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy
  • Ensure the public affairs needs of internal and external stakeholders are met including Board of Directors, senior leadership team, employees and key stakeholder organisations
  • Work closely with Corporate Affairs team leads across Communications, Partnerships & Events and Sustainability and well as Property, Commercial and Human Resources to develop a multi stakeholder mapping strategy and engagement plan to support wider business goals
  • Liaise with departments to identify appropriate initiatives and activities for promotion to key external stakeholders
  • Monitor government and policy developments and develop reporting, analysis and recommendations for the client
  • Manage public policy work including conducting research, drafting reports and consultation responses
  • Provide guidance and information, both internally and externally, on matters of policy seeking advice as necessary
  • Horizon scanning to help shape policy and public affairs planning
  • Collaborate and support Public Relations team to ensure messaging to media and other stakeholders is aligned
  • Support the wider Corporate Affairs team as needed

What you'll need

  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in public affairs and corporate communications
  • Strong understanding on the political and media landscape in Ireland
  • Proven track record of developing stakeholder engagement strategies with a focus on political engagement
  • Experience in project management
  • Third-level degree in politics or relevant field
  • Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills
  • German is an advantage but not essential
  • Full driving license is essential

What you'll receive

  • €74,000 rising to €97,000 after 4 years
  • Company car (optional)
  • 25 days holidays per annum
  • Private employee medical insurance
  • Company pension after six months of service
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
  • Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Dynamic work environment
  • Modern office facility with free parking
  • On-site gym and canteen
  • Up to 2 days remote working per week
  • Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative, Public Relations, and Research

Industries

Retail

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