TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
DURATION: Five year fixed term contract (renewable)
SALARY: € *,**Apply on the
website**-€ *, *,
commensurate with experience, plus employer pension contribution
_This role is assigned to the Job Family of: Programme/Project
Managers. The Irish Red Cross has 6 Job Families: Secretary General;
Senior Manager; Programme/Project Manager; Coordinator; Development &
Admin; Administration._
REPORTING TO: Secretary General
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross Society is part of the world’s largest
independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its
Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality,
Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of
the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation,
providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities
both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver
humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Irish Red Cross (IRC) is looking for a creative and highly
motivated communications professional to develop and implement a clear
and compelling communications strategy to bring our story to a wider
audience.
This is an exciting and strategic role that will focus on the
development of a coordinated approach to build public support for the
IRC and the establishment of an efficient and coordinated internal
communications structure throughout the IRC’s national network and
head office in Dublin.
The person chosen for this role will oversee and drive the development
of our communications strategy. Working with the Secretary General,
our Media Advisor and Management Team, and managing a small team, the
Communications Manager will promote the humanitarian work of the IRC
in Ireland and overseas in line with the Principles of the Red Cross
organisation.
ROLE RESPONSIBLILTIES
* Develop and implement annual communications plans, in line with the
organisation’s overarching objectives, mission and vison.
* Develop and implement a longer-term communications strategy to
support the IRC’s forthcoming Strategic Plan (for **Apply on the
website** onwards).
* Establish internal communications processes, procedures and
channels to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are informed and
updated, managing the production of the organisation’s internal
newsletter.
* Coordinate content across the organisation’s digital
communications channels (website and social media).
* Liaise with various teams/departments to support their
communications needs, creating communication tactics for new projects,
events, and initiatives.
* Manage and oversee the creation of marketing and communications
deliverables, including the IRC Annual Report.
* Provide communications support for key events, meetings, and
conferences.
* Liaise with the IRC branch network to gather and curate stories
and images describing the ongoing and vital work of volunteers.
* Advise and guide the organisation in matters relating to brand and
consistency of message.
* Analyse the impact of internal and external communications.
* Coordinate with colleagues from the Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement around the world on joint projects and initiatives.
* Manage the preparation and expenditure of the relevant
communications budget.
* Maintain a list of external vendors (printers, designers, etc.)
and develop and maintain relationships with same, ensuring adherence
to brand guidelines and organisational messaging and ensuring projects
are delivered on time and within budget.
* Deal with media requests, together with the organisation’s Media
Advisor.
* Research, develop and pitch ideas to media to secure online, print
and broadcast coverage.
* Research, write and distribute press releases, statements,
speeches and features.
* Coordinate national and international press trips and photo
shoots.
* Provide media training and spokesperson preparation.
* Line manage a small communications team.
* Represent the Irish Red Cross at international and national
events.
* Work actively towards the achievement of the Irish Red Cross
goals.
* Undertake training and development as required.
* Abide by and uphold the Principles of the International Red Cross
Red Crescent Movement.
* Undertake any other reasonable work-related duties and
responsibilities assigned by the relevant line manager that are
consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* 5+ years’ experience in Communications or Marketing departments
– preferably within a non-profit environment.
* Demonstrable results in implementing marketing and communications
strategic plans.
* Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and
Word).
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience working in a humanitarian organisation and/or with
volunteers.
* Experience with Digital Asset Management systems.
* Experience delivering internal communications strategies in
complex organisations.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross offers the following benefits in addition to
salary
* A 5% employers' contribution to a company contributory pension
scheme.
* Death in Service benefit of four times salary.
* Flexible working hours, including opportunities for hybrid
working.
* Closure of the office on Good Friday, plus two additional
‘privilege days’ to be used at Easter and Christmas respectively.
* Further education, training and learning supports.
* Professional subscriptions (as applicable).
* Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets).
The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value
diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome
applications for people from all sections of the community,
irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual
orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the
Traveller community. This role requires applicants to have the right
to work in Ireland.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV, together
with a cover letter setting out how you meet the essential and
desirable criteria for this role to: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Your email should contain ‘Communications Manager’ in the subject
line. Applications should be in .pdf or MS Word format, and with file
names in the following format:
The closing date for applications is THURSDAY DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ST AT NOON
Shortlisting for interview will be on the basis of the essential
criteria for this role. It is intended to hold initial interviews for
this role in the week of January 8th * Please
note that there may be a second round of interviews.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
