Communications Co-Ordinator

Communications Co-Ordinator role at Pobal.

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• Management and implementation of Pobal's Social Inclusion Operations Communications Strategy.
• Coordinate communications associated with the delivery of new and existing programmes, taking account of Pobal's unique role and relationship with Government and various sectors.
• Supporting and assisting with communications, public relations and public affairs activities.
• Draft, edit and compile communication resources, including press releases, statements, briefings, website announcements, programme webpage updates.
• Manage and respond to media queries, funder queries and parliamentary questions in a timely and efficient manner, including relevant administration of same.
• Liaise closely with teams to monitor potential communication challenges and develop supports including media briefing materials and statements.
• Ensure streamlined and effective methods for communications with the various sectors.
• Work with the Corporate Communications team to manage and develop the Pobal brand and respond to internal and external queries.

• Role Requirement 1 – Communications: Management and implementation of Pobal's Social Inclusion Operations Communications Strategy; Coordinate communications associated with the delivery of new and existing programmes, taking account of Pobal's unique role and relationship with Government and various sectors; Supporting and assisting with communications, public relations and public affairs activities; Draft, edit and compile communication resources, including press releases, statements, briefings, website announcements, programme webpage updates; Manage and respond to media queries, funder queries and parliamentary questions in a timely and efficient manner, including relevant administration of same; Liaise closely with teams to monitor potential communication challenges and develop supports including media briefing materials and statements; Ensure streamlined and effective methods for communications with the various sectors; Work with the Corporate Communications team to manage and develop the Pobal brand and respond to internal and external queries.
• Role Requirement 2 – Teamwork and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with and support a cross section of internal clients with varied communications requirements; Act as a key point of contact for Government Departments including Press Offices, Communications Units and Minister's Offices; Drive corporate communication priorities and ensure they are implemented successfully; Collaborate with community and voluntary and representative organisations, external vendors and suppliers as appropriate; Manage communications plans across various channels to ensure consistent messaging and effective engagement.
• Role Requirement 3 – Customer Service & Support: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Government Departments and representative organisations; Act as a key point of contact and provide communications and public relations advice and recommendations associated with programme implementation; Keep up to date with topical issues and challenges impacting the community, voluntary, charity and social enterprise sectors (including media and social media monitoring); Support the coordination of large-scale events and meetings and circulate relevant communications and information subsequently; Support the planning, coordination and management of events and / or webinars.
• Role Requirement 4 – General: Ensure policies and procedures are aligned with best practice, well documented and communicated to others; Provide briefings/supports to staff in relation to enhancing communications campaigns and objectives; Any other duties within the general requirement of this job description which may be required from time to time.

• Required Experience: At least 5 years related experience in a large fast-paced environment; Experience in a communications role including media relations, corporate communications, public relations, public information campaigns or digital media; Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders; Proficient in MS packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Qualifications: Relevant third level qualification (e.g., Degree or Masters), or equivalent gained in Public Relations, Communications or a closely related field is essential.

• Desirable: Knowledge of the workings of the community/voluntary/charity/public sector
• Desirable: Proficient in WordPress and/or similar content management system (CMS) used to build and manage websites.

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