Policy & Communications Lead

Policy and Communications Lead

Cpl Marketing recruitment team have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Policy & Communications Lead to join a National Representative body on a permanent basis in West Dublin. You will manage core business activities within the organisation, entailing the production of relevant policy positions to the sector, internal and external communications, lobbying and public affairs, marketing, and media management.

Responsibilities

·       Propose and support policy strategy development and the translation of business needs into public policy strategies with a view to influencing and shaping public policy.

·       Management of organisation’s ongoing public affairs activity.

·       Leading out on public affairs and grassroot campaigns that empower members to engage with political representatives.

·       Support organisation’s ongoing representations to Ministers, Senior Government officials, Oireachtas Members, statutory organisations, and stakeholders in the sector.

·       Proactive engagement with media to secure input to media discussion.

·       Facilitating media queries to lead responses on behalf of the sector.

·       Undertake desk top research support / intelligence gathering for potential projects/ development ideas and supporting the team with research gathering from members.

·       Produce short, clear concise briefing notes/ summaries/ research analysis.

·       Lead out on national PR/Marketing initiatives to engage membership, stakeholders and positively promote the sector.

Experience required:

·       3rd level degree in Communications, Media, PR, or a related discipline.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact, influence and consult at all levels.

·       Ability to create clear, consistent, creative, and compelling content and deliver in a timely and appropriate manner.

·       Critical awareness with the ability to effectively identify, utilise and present data in a way that facilitates evidence-based decision making.

·       Strong collaboration, team building and stakeholder engagement skills.

·       Ability to work effectively on own initiative and in a team environment with commitment to personal and professional development.

·       Strategic thinker with a high degree of commercial awareness and strong business focus.

·       A high degree of personal computer literacy, including Word, Excel, CRM, SurveyMonkey, Website and social media.

·       Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

For further information please call me on 01 9476237 or email your CV to [email protected]

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