External Affairs & Communications Manager | Public Sector | Contract Salary: €*****k per annum Location: Mayo & Hybrid Contract: ***** months The Client: Our client is currently seeking to recruit an External Affairs & Communications Manager to join their organisation on a fixed-term contract basis.
This key role will report directly to the Head of the Department, and the successful candidate will lead strategic communications, political engagement and advocacy campaigns.
This is a high-impact role suited to someone with a background in journalism or politics who can build strong relationships, shape clear messaging, and confidently navigate political and media environments.
Key Responsibilities Build and manage relationships with political, media, and community stakeholders Deliver strategic political and corporate communications, including briefings, articles, and public messaging Monitor political and policy developments, identifying risks and opportunities Advise senior leadership on external affairs, communications, and political context Support and activate impactful public and advocacy campaigns Develop and deliver the organisation's Advocate Programme Support press office activity, media queries, FOIs Assist with PR contract management and measure communications impact Key Skills Required Educated to Level 8 level in Communications, PR, Journalism or equivalent qualification Previous experience in a similar role essential, ideally at senior level Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities Confident working independently and collaboratively Highly organised with strong leadership and project management skills In Return Salary circa €*****k 1 year agency contract with provision for extension to 2 year term Hybrid working arrangement WHY WORK WITH STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT IRELAND?
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