Work with the Director of Public Affairs to design and implement the public affairs strategy and annual delivery planDraft and review policy consultation submissions relating to local authority development plans, central and local budgets, tax and employment reform, planning consultations, bi-annual international connectivity survey etc.Coordinate and facilitate advocacy meetings and stakeholder groupsClosely collaborate with Chambers Ireland Public Affairs teamEnsure relevant lobbying activity is registered on the lobbying portalOwnership of the Cork Chamber Quarterly Economic Trends SurveyResearch wide-ranging policy, and dissect key information to set out Chamber positionsParticipate in Chambers Ireland Public Affairs ForumsAct as secretariat for the Cork Development Forum with Policy & Research ExecutiveExplore and develop opportunities, partnerships and collaborationsChallenge and offer solutions and pathways to develop internal and external activities, and advocacy to ensure thought leadership and leadership through actionWork with a wider chamber team to deliver Public Affairs specific and other chamber eventsCommunicationsOversight of the Public Affairs team's contribution to Chamber communications activity, from weekly newsletters to press releases, to social media and Chamberlink magazineDraft articles and editorialsOversight of the Partner Programme events and communicationsSupervision of stakeholder communicationsSpeech writing for CEO & President in collaborationSustainabilityManage and evolve the Sustainable Cork Programme in collaboration with the Chamber teamProvide secretariat assistance to the Sustainability CommitteeIn collaboration with a wider team help deliver the Sustainable Development Goal Champion Programme (2024-2025)Provide thought leadership and be responsible for maintaining progress on social, environmental, and economic issuesInterpret EU, Irish and UK policy to understand the implications and opportunities of the Climate Action Bill and other sustainability Regulations for Cork businessesManagementOversee and act as the mentor for interns participating in the public affairs internshipManage two Public Affairs ExecutivesOtherActive contribution to general Chamber activity such as events and communicationsOther tasks relating to the role as required.Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate should be degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as government/public affairs/business etc and have at least 5 years' experience in government, communication, sustainability, and/or advocacy. The successful candidate will play an active role in both driving and shaping the Chamber agenda. They should have a proven track record on advocacy and sustainability and contribute positively and with energy to Ireland's most active regional business advocacy team.
Our Budget 2025 submission, Sustainable Cork Programme and National Planning Framework response offer further insight into the priorities of the Chamber advocacy team.
Personal Skills and Attributes:Strong knowledge of politics and government affairsExcellent writing skills and attention to detailStrong interest and background in sustainabilityGreat interpersonal and networking skillsAbility to manage a team and ensure they deliver on agreed KPIsAbility to engage strategically with a wide variety of stakeholdersAssertive, resilient and critical thinkerCapability to prioritise competing demands, multi-task and meet deadlinesFast problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to respond positively to new challengesEnjoys fast paced environments and exhibits integrated approach to workExcellent organisational, time management and project management abilitiesWillingness to take on a wide variety of tasksOperates with a high level of performance, commitment and motivationBusiness Knowledge & Experience:A good understanding of current issues affecting business in CorkAn understanding of and previous experience in Public AffairsDemonstrable experience in managing complex stakeholder networksKnowledge and experience of the Irish political system both national and localGood understanding and experience in communicationsPrevious experience in a membership organisation an advantageWhat you will get in returnBe part of a team actively shaping the future of CorkA competitive salary, commensurable with experienceCompany pension schemeCompany Wellbeing programme containing additional employee benefitsFlexible working options (mix of home and office)
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