Overview
Rethink Ireland
Job Description: Marketing Communications Manager
(Internal Position to Rethink Ireland Staff ONLY)
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term Contract
Salary: €57,500 – €69,000 (Dependent on experience)
Based: Substantially in Dublin or Cork, with regular travel within Ireland.
Annual Leave: 24 days per annum
Benefits: Employer pension contribution
Hybrid working: Opportunity to work mainly from home
ROLE PURPOSE
The Marketing Communications Manager, reporting to the Business Development Director, is responsible for developing and delivering Rethink Ireland's brand, marketing and communications strategy in line with the organisation's Strategic Plan.
The role ensures high-quality, consistent messaging and engagement with key stakeholders including donors, media, the public, and internal teams.
This post plays a central role in supporting income generation, brand building, internal communications, and the promotion of Rethink Ireland's impact.
A critical element of the role is project management—coordinating the full scope of marketing and communications work across multiple teams, timelines and stakeholder groups.
It manages up to 5 direct reports.
The role is also a member of the crisis communications committee, contributing to high-level decision-making.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement a strategic marketing and communications plan to support the organisation's goals
Lead, manage, and support the Marketing Team (up to 5 direct reports), ensuring delivery against KPIs and objectives
Act as lead project manager for all major marketing initiatives, coordinating timelines, deliverables, internal input, and external suppliers
Manage and oversee the marketing budget with appropriate financial controls, in line with finance policy
Support the Business Development team on income generation campaigns and donor engagement
Coordinate donor and prospect communications and maintain high-quality relationships with funders and partners
Collaborate with the Portfolio Management Team and Impact Management and Learning Team to source impact data and stories for campaigns
Prepare and present marketing performance reports and plans to the Leadership Team and Board as required
Ensure alignment of all communications with the organisation's brand and tone of voice
Act as an internal advisor on messaging and communications for teams across the organisation
Advise Leadership on internal communications and manage the Internal Communications Plan
Leadership and Culture
Be a positive role model for our culture and values by engaging with people at all levels of the business
Be committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and we attract and develop remarkable people
Work collaboratively with individuals and teams across Rethink Ireland
Like all staff, act as an ambassador for Rethink Ireland at all times
Undertake other reasonable duties related to the role, as required
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years' experience in marketing and/or communications
Proven experience in managing people and leading a team
Strong digital capability and experience, including leading teams in the effective use of digital tools and platforms
Strong project management skills with a track record of coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder campaigns or initiatives
Experience managing budgets and large projects with multiple deliverables and deadlines
Ability to set clear objectives, track progress, and deliver results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex messages
Strategic thinker with the ability to plan long-term while managing day-to-day priorities
Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a team to operate effectively within a hybrid working environment
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
High integrity, sound judgment, and reliable decision-making
Desirable
Experience in brand-building, public awareness, or behavioural change campaigns
Experience in fundraising communications or supporting income generation strategies
Experience in designing and delivering digital campaigns through email marketing, social media or other digital platforms
Our Values
We work with our hearts and our heads – we value compassion, passion and fun
We take smart risks and we allow permission to fail because we know that innovation and risk are two sides of the same coin
We believe that social change is a team sport.
We build trusted relationships, and we choose to collaborate to achieve our goals
We are curious and hungry to learn
We value bold ideas and bold leadership, and we develop remarkable people
We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion lead to success.
The work we do is underpinned by respect, equality, inclusion & diversity.
In line with Ireland's Equality Legislation we actively oppose discrimination on the following 9 grounds: Gender, Civil status, Family status, Sexual orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race, Traveller community.
We also actively oppose discrimination on the grounds of socio-economic disadvantage.
HOW TO APPLY?
Please apply by 11 February **** @5pm
Please note that any information which you submit will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Your record will be deleted after the process is completed.
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