Creative Communities Engagement Officer (Contract)
Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following post:
Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for all posts are available from our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie.
Please note all applications for the above post must be Typed and submitted by Email only to recruitment@wexfordcoco.ie. Printed hard copies will NOT be accepted for the above post.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the above post is 5.00 pm on Thursday 13th November 2025.
Qualifications
* Hold an ordinary degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications).
* Hold a current clean full driving licence (minimum Class B).
* Have significant work experience working in a role relevant to this position in the public sector or independent creative sector (e.g., arts, heritage, libraries, community development, or sustainable economic development).
* Have demonstrable knowledge of relevant national, regional and local policies and strategies of relevance to culture and creativity in local government, or ability to acquire same.
* Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the Wexford County region and its socio‑economic make up.
* Leadership skills and experience in collaborating and working cross‑functionally with other teams and stakeholders and the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organisation.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organisational skills.
* Strong understanding of the importance of systems, process and structures in enabling efficient delivery of an effective team with the ability to prioritise and multi‑task.
* Be able to demonstrate competence in influencing and negotiating, delivering quality outcomes and the ability to work in direct contact with a diverse range of stakeholders including agencies/bodies, voluntary groups, creative/heritage organisations, libraries and artists.
* Satisfactory ICT skills with comprehensive working knowledge of office productivity tools.
* Experience of budget preparation and management.
Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Contact:
HR Department
County Hall
Carricklawn
Wexford
Y35 WY93
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