HEAnet - PR & Marketing Manager (maternity cover 12mth ftc)
HEAnet is Ireland's National Research and Education Network, providing internet connectivity and ICT shared services across all levels of the Irish education system, reaching in excess of 1,000,000 end users. We connect learners and researchers across all of Ireland to education resources and to fellow national educational and research networks in Europe, and the rest of the world.
We are now looking for an experienced PR & Marketing Manager to join the Client Services Function on a twelve (12) month fixed term maternity cover contract.
This role is primarily based at our Dublin 1 offices, but we are pleased to offer a flexible remote working arrangement. This allows you to work from home up to three (3) days a week. You will be expected to work at least two (2) days a week in the office, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a balanced and dynamic work environment.
What the Client Services function does
The Client Services function within HEAnet looks after the management of the relationship with HEAnet clients. This includes raising of awareness of HEAnet services and working with clients to identify new common, repeatable & shareable solutions. Client Services arrange client meetings, workshops and events and a conference on a regular basis.
Reporting directly to the Client Services Director, the PR & Marketing Manager will have a significant role in developing and influencing the objectives and activities of their team to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of their area. Through collaboration with colleagues in Client Services and HEAnet, the PR & Marketing Manager will make an impact for HEAnet and our clients by advocating and positioning the activities and services of HEAnet through various communication channels.
What the PR & Marketing Manager does
The PR & Marketing Manager will be responsible for managing one team member in the PR & Marketing team who have a wide range of responsibilities, from coordinating new client onboarding and drafting news stories to supporting the organisation of our 3-day annual conference for 400+ delegates. The team works closely with other teams in HEAnet as well as our clients, stakeholders and external agencies.
The PR & Marketing Manager will provide leadership and mentoring to their team to ensure that corporate publications, digital channels such as website and social media, client-facing events, PR initiatives, brand initiatives, new services launches, and external communications plans and activities are implemented efficiently and effectively. They will be responsible for implementing the annual marketing plan, developing and maintaining the public image of HEAnet, managing external agencies and will have budgetary responsibility for relevant budgets in line with public procurement processes.
How we do it
Our company values underpin how we do things in HEAnet. We believe in and live by our values and understand they are integral to making HEAnet a great place to work.
COLLABORATION - EQUALITY & FAIRNESS - FUTURE FOCUSED - POSITIVE IMPACT
For further information about who we are and our core values, see
What you get from us
We promote a healthy work/life balance, and we take the care of our team members mental health seriously. Work outside of standard hours is rare and agreed in advance.
We value knowledge sharing and communication. We have frequent team meetings combined with regular 1:1 catch-ups to make sure no one is hitting any roadblocks.
We encourage critical thinking and the exploration of new ideas. We often form cross-team special interest groups for specific topic discussions, both ongoing and for fixed projects.
Company Benefits
* Hybrid Working framework
* Flexible start/finish times
* Health insurance for employees
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* On-going well-being initiatives
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* TaxSaver Ticket scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Professional education support
* Comprehensive group and individual training & development initiatives
What we need from you
* A minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar role
* Ability to demonstrate marketing and brand management experience (including branding/rebranding of initiatives/services/products)
* Valuing teamwork and an ability to work effectively with all colleagues in Client Services, the organisation and clients to achieve common goals
* Demonstrate strong team management, project management and organisation skills with an ability to prioritise effectively in a busy and dynamic environment
* Strong communication and influencing skills. You will be comfortable conveying information in an effective manner, which includes conveying your approach well, but also taking account of elements from others' perspective, and where appropriate resolving conflicting viewpoints
* Self-motivation and the willingness to take on responsibility for your own area of work
* A flexible attitude to the evolving needs of the post and its environment
Bonus Points
We don't need you to have experience in the following areas, but if you did, it could be beneficial:
* Event/conference management experience
* Experience working in the education sector or ICT sector
* Brand Development experience
More important information
At HEAnet, we celebrate diversity and understand how important it is to our ongoing success. We would like to hear from candidates who are great at what they do and whose values align with ours.
If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know.
HEAnet are delighted to be awarded with the Ibec Keep Well Mark. We take pride in developing, maintaining and enhancing our culture of wellbeing and continue to focus on this in 2025 and beyond.