Team: Public Affairs (Policy & Regulatory + Communications & Public Relations)
Job Overview
Lead the organisation’s advocacy and external public engagement with Irish government, legislators, regulators, media, and wider stakeholders.
Senior leadership role requiring strategic vision, political acumen, relationship management, and strong influencing skills.
Integral member of the leadership team, shaping profile, impact and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Government & Stakeholder Influencing
Develop and deliver lobbying strategies aligned to organisational strategy and member priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with government officials, legislators, political advisers, regulators, and media.
Represent the organisation at parliamentary hearings, consultations, and policy forums.
Lead advocacy campaigns linked to the Finance Bill, relevant government strategies, and elections.
Secure and support high-level meetings for senior stakeholders and member representatives (briefings, materials, messaging).
Lead stakeholder mapping and ongoing assessment of influence and impact.
Policy & Advocacy
Monitor, assess and advise on political, regulatory and legislative developments affecting the sector.
Develop strategic advocacy plans across priority issues.
Collaborate with EU Affairs and internal teams to shape policy positions and submissions.
Manage programmes of work supporting policy files and internal capability.
Draft position papers, consultation responses and policy briefings.
Coordinate member input and maintain alignment across messaging and advocacy goals.
Strategic Communications
Develop and oversee a communications plan supporting both short-term priorities and multi-year strategy.
Lead public affairs campaigns and stakeholder engagement to improve understanding and perception of the sector.
Act as a spokesperson for media and public statements, alongside the CEO.
Drive thought leadership outputs in support of organisational objectives.
Oversee crisis communications and reputation management planning and response.
Member Engagement
Provide content for regular member updates on policy positions, messaging and political developments.
Work with the wider team to activate members in support of shared advocacy aims.
Leadership & Management
Lead and manage the Policy & Regulatory team and the Communications & Public Relations team.
Partner with executive colleagues to deliver the wider organisational strategy.
Co-lead the Advocacy Steering Group and support Council engagement.
Manage external providers/consultants as required.
People Management
Set clear team objectives aligned with organisational goals and delegate effectively.
Coach, develop and motivate team members, building purpose and commitment.
Support individual development and progression.
Provide timely, constructive feedback and performance management.
Foster a positive culture, strong teamwork and alignment with organisational values.
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