Strategic Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago


Maynooth, Ireland Corehr Full time

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

The Office of the President welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates with outstanding communications expertise to join our staff as Strategic Communications Specialist.

The Strategic Communications Specialist, a role within the President’s Office, develops and implements the President’s Communication Strategy for a range of audiences internally, nationally, and internationally. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting and developing communications
2. Managing the President’s social media presence
3. Drafting speeches
4. Ensuring adherence to event protocol for high-level events hosted by the President

The Strategic Communications Specialist works closely with and reports directly to the Chief of Staff.

This is a critical position in a fast-paced office, and the candidate needs to be able to demonstrate an ability to work accurately, under pressure and independently. The successful candidate will be discreet and trustworthy and demonstrate a proven capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information. In addition, the successful candidate will be willing and able to work well with others and be part of a team supporting the President. The position involves a high level of academic and administrative liaison with colleagues across the University and key external stakeholders. The position affords the post holder the autonomy to develop both their skills and potential in a collegiate, supportive, and cooperative working environment.

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Application Procedure

Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 5th of January 2025.

Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

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