Job Title: Press Office Lead Grade: Principal Officer Directorate: MetroLink Nature of Employment: This is a specified purpose contract until 3 months post commencement of passenger services on Metrolink. Function: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Workstream: Press Office Reports to: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Director Work Location: The successful candidate will be based in TII Offices on Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or such other place as determined by TII. Blended working arrangements are in place. Job Description: The Press Office Lead will manage MetroLink's press office and ensure effective communication with the media, employees, and the public. The role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, managing media relations, and creation of press releases, statements, and other communication materials. The role holder is responsible for the development and delivery of external public events and market engagement events on behalf of the programme. Additionally, the Press Office Lead will coordinate the internal communications team to produce engaging content for various media platforms. Principal Accountabilities: