Communications Co-Ordinator

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Pobal Full time

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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

Job Details

Role Requirements

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.
To 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. This includes 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 that policies and procedures are aligned with best practice, are 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, which has included the following areas; 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 e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.

Qualifications

Relevant third level qualification (e.g. Degree or Masters), or equivalent gained in Public Relations, Communications or near related field is essential.

Other Relevant Information

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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Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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