Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer 12-Month Contract with potential for extension Location: Dublin 2 | Hybrid (2 days in office per week) Contract: 12-month temporary position (with potential for extension) Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible between 8am and 6pm Company: The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) Salary: Competitive, aligned with public sector terms Im recruiting on behalf of the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) for a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer. This is a brilliant opportunity for a communications professional ready to take the next step in their career and join a small but impactful public sector organisation that regulates Irelands private health insurance market. The Role: Working closely with the Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, this is a hands-on and varied role with real scope to make an impact. Youll be involved in everything from media relations and social media to events and corporate publications. Whats on Offer: 12-month contract with strong potential for extension 35-hour working week with flexible hours (between 8am and 6pm) Hybrid work setup 2 days/week in the office (Dublin 2) Competitive salary A supportive, purpose-driven working environment A great opportunity to broaden your experience and take a real step up Core responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of the communications strategy and annual plans Drafting press releases, stakeholder updates, and public-facing materials Managing and growing the HIAs social media channels (incl. back-end scheduling and insights) Updating and improving website content (no coding required) Coordinating with external service providers (PR, advertising, design) Assisting with event planning and attendance (e.g. Ploughing Championships, Over 50s Expo) Contributing to quarterly market reports and the Annual Report Helping with internal communications and team coordination General admin support including invoicing and procurement processes Using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for day-to-day content and reporting About You: This role would suit someone currently working in a communications role,ready to step into a more rounded, senior position. The ideal candidate may come from either the public or private sector for example, a communications professional in insurance (general, health, or life) who wants a meaningful next move into public service. Requirements: Solid experience in communications, PR or stakeholder engagement (minimum 5+ years) Strong written skills and confidence in drafting external content Experience with back-end social media management (e.g. scheduling, insights) Basic website CMS experience (or willingness to learn) Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and Word Organised, detail-focused and comfortable juggling tasks A proactive and collaborative mindset Public sector communications experience is welcome, but not essential This role offers excellent variety and career progression for someone looking to take that next leap. If youre interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV to ine in Lex Consultancy. Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role.