Job Title: Senior Communications Executive
Starting Salary: €58,901 (Salary scale: €58,901 - €74,279) Please see below for further information. Location: The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week
Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 13th January 2025
Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) Our client the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator.
The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.
Our Values are at the core of everything that we do.
Find out more about the CRU at: https://www.cru.ie/ ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a candidate to join our communications and public affairs team with experience in communications, public relations and/or marketing, specifically in the development and optimisation of communications campaigns, both earned and paid.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting the development and delivery of integrated consumer and corporate communications campaigns across a range of platforms.Working with CRU teams to identify communications requirements, including development of external communication plans and materials to support publication of policy decisions, consultations and other publications.Providing support and expert advice on content for CRU communications channels and platforms, including website, collateral, social media and other marketing initiatives, as required.Liaising with the CRU digital development agency to analyse, monitor and report on website and social media platform performance and identify content requirements.Identifying opportunities to produce, publish and distribute content in new mediums and channels, e.g.
podcasts, video, social media etc.Contributing to the development of communications content calendars and ensuring consistency across all channels in voice and tone.Actively contributing to the management and day-to-day relationship with CRU third party communications agencies, both above and below the line, to support the delivery of specific consumer communications campaigns, stakeholder engagement and digital strategies.Supporting external stakeholder communications, including engagement with Oireachtas and media queries.Generation of corporate branded materials and content for stakeholder events including reports, presentations etc.Contributing to the development and achievement of the organisation's strategic goals generally and divisional objectives, in particular by participating in cross-divisional projects as required.Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and, as appropriate, to the grade.QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Essential Requirements Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:
An honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, in communications, marketing, business, public relations or other relevant discipline.3 or more years' experience in a marketing/communications role.Proficient in MS applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Desirable Requirements Experience of digital marketing including website design and development.Experience or understanding of specific public sector communications requirements (e.g.
attendance at Oireachtas committees, dealing with PQs etc).Experience of liaising with senior personnel and a range of stakeholders.THE PACKAGE Starting salary of €58,901 Salary scale: €58,901 - €74,279*Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 13th January 2025, 12 pm - to be received not later than 12 pm).As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.The application form can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at the time of application.The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at ****** so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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