Communications Officer – Full‑Time Permanent – Mental Health Commission
Osborne are delighted to be partnering with the Mental Health Commission in the recruitment of a Communications Officer (Executive Officer) on a Full‑Time Permanent basis. For details of this position and information on how to apply please see details below:
How to apply:
To apply for this role candidates must submit the relevant, signed and completed application form. You can find the information booklet and application form on our website. CV's will not be accepted as an application form.
The Organisation
The MHC is an independent statutory body established in April 2002 under the provisions of the Mental Health Acts 2001‑2018 ("the 2001 Act"). The principal functions of the MHC, as specified in the 2001 Act, are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved centres. The MHC is also empowered to undertake such activities, as it deems appropriate to foster and promote these standards and practices.
The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 ("the 2015 Act") provides for the establishment of the Decision Support Service ("the DSS") within the MHC to support decision‑making by and for adults with capacity difficulties and to regulate individuals who are providing support to people with capacity difficulties. The 2015 Act reforms Ireland's capacity legislation which has been in place since the 19th century. It establishes a modern statutory framework to support decision‑making by adults who have difficulty in making decisions without help.
Please note that all reference to the Mental Health Commission includes the Decision Support Service.
The Role
The Communications Officer will report to the Communications Manager and the team, in addition to undertaking projects and relevant work. The successful candidate will be required to engage and communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including staff and external stakeholders. The latter will include media, officials from government departments and public bodies, private sector bodies, disability organisations and others.
As an Executive Officer, the Communications Officer will be expected to actively contribute to and participate in the overall development of the MHC and to promote its policies and values at all times.
Essential Requirements
* Supporting the Communications Manager with the day‑to‑day communications activities and the delivery of the MHC's communications strategies and plans.
* Writing clear, engaging and grammatically accurate copy for external audiences, including press releases, media statements, website content and social media posts, ensuring complex reports and technical information are translated into accessible, media‑ready content.
* Supporting the Communications Manager in the delivery of all MHC/DSS publications, including liaison with external design and print providers.
* Pitching reports, statements, interviews to national and regional media with confidence and clarity and reporting back to the communications team.
* Monitoring and managing all MHC and DSS social media platforms (seven in total); developing, writing and publishing content tailored to each channel; and identifying emerging issues or reputational risks for escalation to the Communications Manager and/or Head of Communications.
* Regular administration duties such as maintaining diaries, managing communications' databases, libraries, and accounts.
* Helping to ensure the organisation complies with communication accessibility standards and Irish language requirements.
* Helping to ensure that other public‑facing information relating to the work of the MHC and DSS is accurate, up to date and written in plain English by monitoring, reviewing and updating content across both websites.
* Drafting, editing and issuing quarterly MHC and DSS email newsletters, with a strong focus on engaging storytelling and audience‑appropriate tone.
* Assisting with the organisation and promotion of external communications events, including seminars and conferences, as directed by the Communications Manager.
* Acting as the main point of contact with the media monitoring service provider and website service provider, and proactively managing both relationships.
* Assisting with the delivery of the internal communications plan for MHC and DSS staff, including drafting content for staff newsletters, intranet updates and other internal channels.
* Demonstrating excellent attention to detail, strong editorial judgement and a proven ability to write engaging, accurate copy for media and public audiences in plain English.
Please find the information booklet pertaining to the position and a link to the relevant application form at our website.
All interested parties must complete and submit the relevant application form. Only candidates who complete the application forms will be considered within the remit of this competition.
Closing Dates
Communication Officer Deadline for application: Please note latest receipt for applications is strictly Monday 2nd February 2026 at 5pm GMT. Incomplete applications, postal applications or CV's will not be accepted. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within two working days of submission, please contact Osborne Recruitment to ensure your application has been received.
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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