About Your New Employer
* The State Laboratory is a leading institution dedicated to providing high-quality analytical and advisory services to support public health and safety.
* With a strong commitment to excellence, the State Laboratory has been serving client Departments and Offices for many years.
* Join a dynamic team where innovation, professional development, and a collaborative work environment are highly valued.
About Your New Job
As the Senior Manager – Engagement, Communications and Information, you will:
* Provide strategic input into the general policies of the State Laboratory in consultation with the Management Board (MB) and other Section Managers.
* Support the MB in change delivery and policy implementation.
* Lead and manage the wide range of responsibilities of the Engagement, Communications and Information Section to ensure these essential services meet the Laboratory's requirements.
* Ensure appropriate communication with both internal and external stakeholders for all areas under your remit.
* Manage resources to provide cost-effective and efficient services, setting priorities in consultation with stakeholders.
* Identify opportunities for securing savings and efficiencies for the Laboratory.
* Plan, organize, supervise, and manage the work of the section under your control.
* Develop and manage staff using the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) and oversee staff probation.
* Support the Laboratory's procurement processes.
* Lead and manage other support services as assigned by the Management Board.
Responsibilities of the Engagement, Communications and Information Section
* External collaboration, including:
* Secretariat to Public Sector Laboratory Group (PSLG)
* Organizational support for other lab groups, including working groups from PSLG
What Skills You Need (Essential)
* A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.
* Proven ability to manage client requests, maintaining a customer focus and delivering on commitments while managing additional requests within the section resources.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels.
* Experience in supervising, managing, leading, motivating, and developing staff.
* Strong organizational, prioritization, record-keeping, and time management skills.
* Proven ability to run projects from initial brief to completion.
* Flexibility to handle a wide range of responsibilities and high-priority tasks at short notice.
* Experience in planning, organizing, supervising, and managing the work of a section.
* Ability to plan and organize resources to meet objectives within agreed timescales.
* Developed and maintained contacts with peers in other organizations.
Educational Qualifications
* Essential:
* Qualification at NFQ Level 7 or higher in a relevant subject.
* Desirable:
* Additional qualification(s) relevant to the role.
How to Apply:
* All candidates should visit for the Application Form and
* further information on the competition. There will also be a link to the online application portal where all applications must be submitted.
* To apply, candidates must enter their details into the portal and upload a completeForm (using the template provided).
* Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
* Your online application form must be submitted by
5pm on Tuesday 3rd February 202
6.
* Applications will not be accepted after this time.