Role Profile Job Title: Deputy Director, Head of Public Affairs and Communications Division: CLO Unit Reports to: Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Job Family: Corporate Services Career Stream: Professional Career Zone: Management / Professional Leaders Contract: Permanent **Closing date for applications - 16/06/25** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Role Summary The Deputy Director, Head of Public Affairs and Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and implementing public affairs and communications strategies aligned with the NTMA's statutory mandates and business objectives, that promote a positive reputation and business environment for the NTMA. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Head of Public Affairs and Communications will work closely and collaboratively with the Chief Executive and the NTMA Executive Management Team on external organisational messaging and key stakeholder relationships. Principal Accountabilities Development and oversight of the NTMA's public affairs and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with the NTMA's mandates, business objectives and its goals and values. Driving proactive plans to manage complex public relations issues including identifying emerging issues that potentially impact on the NTMA, its reputation and its various mandates. Ensuring that the NTMA's "core" messages are refined and developed including to ensure consistency across the Agency. Effectively managing relationships with the NTMA's key external stakeholders including Ggovernment departments. Preparing high-quality briefing materials/press releases for relevant audiences. Coordination and oversight of preparation of various Agency reports and presentations including the NTMA Annual Report. Supporting NTMA senior management with timely, pragmatic and strategic advice from a public affairs and communications perspective as required. Primary point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests, coordinating responses and acting as external spokesperson when required. Leading and managing a team of communications professionals. Overseeing various NTMA external websites and social media outlets and monitoring of media (including social media) coverage. Providing public affairs and communications advice and assistance to NTMA Affiliate Agencies (SBCI and HBFI) as required. Support other NTMA activities as required. Knowledge Degree/Masters qualification required. Experience A minimum of 10 years' experience in a professional organisation (ideally) within public affairs, communications or public relations. Strong track record of delivering in the area of corporate public affairs, particularly within financial/professional services. Experience of developing effective public affairs strategies that underpin business objectives. Skills Excellent oral communications skills and ability to distil complex information into clear messages that will resonate with a wide range of stakeholders. High quality written skills and practical experience in drafting materials for use by senior executives. Strong interpersonal skills and internal and external networks and a track record in successful relationship building and influencing, with a willingness to dedicate time and effort to broadening and deepening those networks. Adaptable and agile - able to navigate different contexts and adapt quickly to changing situations as required. Resourceful and creative in finding solutions and developing clear strategies that deliver to the organisation goals. Ability to remain composed under pressure and effectively navigate situations diplomatically. Expertise in communication tools and platforms, including media monitoring, content management systems and social media management tools. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. Prifl an Ril Teideal an Phoist: Leas-Stirthir, Ceann Gntha Poibl agus Cumarside Rannn/Feidhm: Aonad CLO Freagrach do (teideal an phoist): Promhoifigeach Dl (CLO) Fine Poist: Seirbhs Corparideacha Sruth Gairme: Gairmiil Crios Gairme: Bainistocht / Ceannair Gairmila Conradh: Buan **Dta deiridh d'iarratais -** Achoimre ar an nGn Cuireann Gnomhaireacht Bainistochta an Chistein Nisinta (GBCN) seirbhs bainistochta scmhainn agus dliteanais ar fil do Rialtas na hireann. I dts bire ba ghnomhaireacht feidhm aonair a bhainistigh an Fiachas Nisinta agus anois is bainisteoir ar phunann chasta scmhainn agus dliteanais phoibl. irtear orthu sin iasachta a fhil thar ceann an Sttchiste agus bainistocht an Fhiachais Nisinta, an Ghnomhaireacht um ilimh ar an Stt, an tdars um Gheilleagar agus Téarnamh Nua ("Rnua"), Ciste Infheistochta Straitéis na hireann, an Ghnomhaireacht Airgeadais d'Fhorbairt Nisinta, agus aonad gn na gCist um ire sa Todhcha de chuid GBCN at freagrach as an gCiste um ire sa Todhcha agus an Ciste um Bonneagar, Aerid agus an Dlra a bhainisti. Sannann GBCN baill foirne freisin don Ghnomhaireacht Nisinta um Bainistocht Scmhainn, do Chorparid Baincéireachta Straitéiseach na hireann (CBS) agus do Mhaoini Teaghais-Tgla ireann (MTT). T buntist den scoth ag baint le bheith ag obair ag GBCN, lena n-irtear: Deiseanna oibre solbtha lena n-irtear cianobair agus uaireanta oibre inathraithe Clr fairsing folline Deiseanna foghlama agus forbartha den scoth a cheadaonn forbairt gairme iomln laistigh den eagraocht Réimse éagsil tionscnamh: LADT+, Crsa Inscne, Feasacht Mchumais, Spirt & Sisialta, Obair Dheonach agus go leor eile Aisoc till ballraochta bliantla i leith comhaltas gairmiil Menscéim Pinsin um Shochar Sainithe Gairme Achoimre ar an Rl Is rl ceannaireachta sinsearach é an Leas-Stirthir, Ceann Gntha Poibl agus Cumarside, at freagrach as straitéis gntha poibl agus cumarside a fhorbairt agus a chur i bhfeidhm at ag teacht le sainorduithe reachtla agus cuspir gn GBCN, a chuireann dea-chil agus timpeallacht ghn dhearfach chun cinn don GBCN. Agus é/ freagrach don Phromhoifigeach Dl, oibreoidh an Ceannasa Gntha Poibl agus Cumarside go dlth agus i gcomhar leis an bPromhfheidhmeannach agus le Foireann Bainistochta Feidhmichin GBCN ar theachtaireachta seachtracha eagraochtla agus ar chaidrimh le geallsealbhir tbhachtacha. Promhfhreagrachta Forbairt agus maoirseacht a dhéanamh ar straitéis gntha poibl agus cumarside GBCN, ag cinnti go bhfuil siad ag teacht le sainorduithe agus cuspir gn GBCN, agus lena spriocanna agus luachanna. Pleananna réamhghnomhacha a thiomint chun saincheisteanna casta caidreamh poibl a bhainisti, lena n-irtear saincheisteanna at ag teacht chun cinn a d'fhéadfadh tionchar a bheith acu ar GBCN, a chil agus a shainorduithe éagsla a shainaithint. A chinnti go ndéantar teachtaireachta "lrnacha" GBCN a scagadh agus a fhorbairt, lena n-irtear comhsheasmhacht a chinnti ar fud na Gnomhaireachta. Bainisti éifeachtach a dhéanamh ar chaidrimh le promhphirtithe leasmhara seachtracha GBCN, lena n-irtear ranna rialtais. bhair faisnéise/preasritis ar ardchaighdein a ullmh do lucht féachana bhartha. Ullmh tuarasclacha agus cur i lthair éagsla de chuid na Gnomhaireachta a chomhord agus a mhaoirsi, lena n-irtear Tuarascil Bhliantil GBCN. Tac le bainistocht shinsearach NTMA le comhairle thrthil, phraiticiil agus straitéiseach thaobh gntha poibl agus cumarside de réir mar is g. A bheith mar phromhphointe teagmhla le haghaidh fiosrchin na mein agus iarratais ar agallaimh, freagra a chomhord agus gnomh mar urlabhra seachtrach nuair is g. Foireann gairmithe cumarside a threor agus a bhainisti. Maoirseacht a dhéanamh ar shuomhanna gréasin sheachtracha agus ar asraonta men sisialta éagsla GBCN, agus monatireacht a dhéanamh ar chldach sna mein (lena n-irtear na mein shisialta). Comhairle agus tacaocht maidir le gntha poibl agus cumarside a sholthar do Ghnomhaireachta Cleamhnaithe GBCN (SBCI agus HBFI) de réir mar is g. Tac le gnomhaochta GBCN eile de réir mar is g. Eolas Cilocht Céime/Mistreachta ag teastil. Taith Taith 10 mbliana ar a laghad in eagraocht ghairmiil (go hidéalach) laistigh de ghntha poibl, cumarsid n caidreamh poibl. Cuntas teiste lidir rathil i réimse na ngntha poibl corparideacha, go hirithe laistigh de sheirbhs airgeadais/gairmila. Taith ar straitéis gntha poibl éifeachtacha a fhorbairt a chuireann taca faoi chuspir gn. Scileanna Scileanna cumarside labhartha den scoth agus an cumas faisnéis chasta a iomp ina teachtaireachta soiléire a rachaidh i bhfeidhm ar raon leathan pirtithe leasmhara. Scileanna scrofa ar ardchaighden agus taith phraiticiil i ndréacht bhar le hsid ag feidhmeannaigh shinsearacha. Scileanna lidre idirphearsanta agus lonra inmhenacha agus seachtracha, agus cuntas teiste maidir le caidreamh rathil a fhorbairt agus tionchar a imirt orthu, le toilteanas am agus iarracht a thiomn chun na lonra sin a leathn agus a dhoimhni. Solbtha agus sofhreagril - in ann déileil le comhthéacsanna éagsla agus oirin go tapa do chins at ag athr de réir mar is g. Seiftiil agus cruthaitheach maidir le réitigh a aimsi agus straitéis soiléire a fhorbairt a chomhlonann spriocanna na heagraochta. balta fanacht socair agus stuama faoi bhr agus dul i ngleic go héifeachtach le csanna ogaire. Saineolas ar uirlis agus ardin chumarside, lena n-irtear monatireacht ar na mein, crais bhainistochta inneachair agus uirlis bainistochta men sisialta. Laghd Pinsin M bh an ceapa fostaithe sa Sttseirbhs n sa tSeirbhs Phoibl roimhe sin agus m t pinsean fhil aige/aici n Sttseirbhs n n tSeirbhs Phoibl n m chuirtear ts le hoc pinsin n Sttseirbhs n n tSeirbhs Phoibl le linn a t(h)réimhse athfhostaochta beidh an pinsean sin faoi réir ag laghd i gcomhréir le hAlt 52 den Acht um Pinsin na Seirbhse Poibl (Scéim Aonair agus Forlacha Eile) 2012. Tabhair faoi deara: Tr iarratas a chur isteach ar an bpost seo admhaonn t go dtuigeann t go mbeidh na forlacha um laghd pinsin infheidhme, nuair at siad bhartha. N shamhlatear go dtacidh an Roinn/Oifig/Comhlacht fostaochta le hiarratas ar tharscaoileadh laghdaithe maidir le ceapachin chuig an bpost seo. Ceanglfar ar iarratasir Dearbh Réamhfhostaochta a chomhln chun daingni a thabhairt i dtaobh ar bhain siad leas as scéim pinsin na hearnla poibl roimhe seo. T GBCN brdil as a bheith ina fostir comhdheiseanna. Aithnmid go gcuireann ionad oibre ilchinelach agus ionchuimsitheach bonn eolais faoi chinnteoireacht nos fearr, smaointeoireacht chruthaitheach, nulaocht agus go spreagann sé feidhmocht ghn. Timid tiomanta go lidir do chinnti go bhfuil r lucht saothair ionadaoch ar r socha. Is féidir socruithe riachtanacha a dhéanamh ag céim an agallaimh chun freastal ar riachtanais iarrthir faoi mhchumas. M bhonn deacrachta agat do CV a uasldil ar lne n rochtain iomln a fhil ar aon fhaisnéis ar an suomh seo, seol romhphost chuig The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. 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