Overview
Safefood is an implementation body set up under the British-Irish Agreement with responsibility on an all-island basis for promotion of food safety and healthy eating, research and fostering scientific co-operation.
Communications Events Executive (7 month Fixed Term Contract) – based in our Dublin office.
The Communications Events Executive, reporting to the Director of Communications, shall be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of Safefood's event management, direct marketing activities and partnership management. They will contribute to the development of the communications strategy in line with Safefood’s business objectives. They will also develop and maintain relationships with Safefood's various stakeholders to support Safefood’s communication programmes. They will demonstrate an ability to develop, monitor and evaluate the success of programmes and suggest and implement key improvements.
Responsibilities
* Plan, develop and implement effective communication activities for various virtual, physical and hybrid conferences, exhibitions and events on the island of Ireland.
* Plan, develop and implement Safefood's direct marketing activities.
* Design communications relating to events, direct marketing and stakeholder engagement.
* Apply communications best practice and behavioral science to all activities.
* Manage external agencies (advertising, design, event management) against set KPIs to ensure value for money.
* Work closely with the digital marketing team and PR team to develop digital and social media support for events and stakeholder engagement.
* Evaluate all events, direct marketing and partnership programme activities.
* Database development and management, including use of Customer Relationship Management systems.
* Represent Safefood at regional and national committees, working groups and events.
* Manage allocated budgets to support various communication programmes.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
* A third-level qualification or professional qualification in Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations, Communications or equivalent.
* At least 3 years' experience relevant to the role within the public, private, voluntary or community sectors.
Salary
HEO (NPPC) €56,047 – €68,158. The appointment will be made at the minimum of the scale.
How to Apply
Full details of this position and how to apply can be found on our website. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday 24 October 2025.
Safefood is committed to promoting equality of opportunity.
Benefits
* Work From Home
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