Our client the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is seeking a Corporate Communications Executive.
Division Overview Our Communications Division promotes public awareness and understanding of the role of the CCPC. We empower consumers with information and education on consumer rights, personal finance, competition law, and product safety. Our tools include our website, helpline, social media accounts, marketing campaigns, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and education programmes. We also engage with the business community and other stakeholders through our information, advocacy, and compliance activities.
Our Communications Division has a three-pillar structure with each pillar led by a Deputy Director at Assistant Principal Higher grade.
The three pillars are:
Pillar 1: Media Relations, Marketing, and Stakeholder EngagementPillar 2: Consumer Information and Engagement, which includes our website and helpline unitsPillar 3: Financial EducationThe Role: The Corporate Communications Unit is responsible for communicating the work of the CCPC to the public and other stakeholders through media releases, publications, PR campaigns, social media, and stakeholder engagement. The Unit also manages all media queries, delivers internal communications to ensure staff are kept fully informed on key CCPC activities, and provides strategic communications support to the Commission.
The role of Corporate Communications Executive is a key part of the Corporate Communications Unit, within the Media Relations, Marketing, and Stakeholder Engagement pillar. This role involves the production of high-quality communications, managing the administrative requirements of the Unit, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
The role will suit an organised communications professional with excellent writing skills, who is keen to work in a collaborative, busy, and dynamic corporate communications environment.
The Successful Candidate: This role requires an individual with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The candidate will be required to work with many internal and external stakeholders, so highly developed interpersonal and communication skills are very important. The individual will have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, working with different subject areas and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities: Support the Communications Managers in planning and implementing a calendar of proactive internal and external communications.Draft and edit communications for external use, including online content, press releases, media and other priority responses, corporate correspondence, reports, briefing documents, and other ad-hoc requests.Draft and design engaging internal communications including weekly newsletters, intranet news stories, and presentations for All Staff meetings.Support the Corporate Communications Manager to manage the administration of the Corporate and Internal Communications budgets.Manage the Unit's administrative requirements including the management of subscriptions, timesheets, divisional reporting, and logging of metrics.Track all media-related activity for reporting purposes, working with an outsourced media scanning service, and maintain a log of high visibility/priority queries.Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure the consistent and timely management of communications, including political and stakeholder correspondence.Support senior staff to prepare for presentations and speaking engagements.Assist with logistics related to attendance at conferences, exhibitions, and events and organisation of internal all staff events.Essential: A third level qualification in a relevant discipline OR a minimum of 2 years' experience in a fast-paced office environment, preferably with a focus on communications.Experience of MS Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).Excellent writing skills including the ability to write clearly and accurately.Proven ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines, including the ability to progress work on own initiative.Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude.Desirable: A third level qualification in communications, journalism, PR, public affairs, public policy, or law.A strong interest in or experience of public affairs.Experience managing diaries, schedules, and budgets.Experience working with, or an interest in, public service.Knowledge of consumer affairs.Application Process: In order to apply for this opportunity, candidates must submit the application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications. The application form can be found here: https://www.ccpc.ie/consumers/about/careers/current-opportunities/ To apply for this role using the link on the CCPC careers page, please submit an up-to-date CV and a one-page cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the role and why you believe your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of the role.
Applicants should note that canvassing will result in your exclusion from the process.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon, Monday 30th September 2024. Should you have any queries, please contact - ******.
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