Team: Public Affairs (Policy & Regulatory + Communications & Public Relations) Job Overview Lead the organisation’s advocacy and external public engagement with Irish government, legislators, regulators, media, and wider stakeholders. Senior leadership role requiring strategic vision, political acumen, relationship management, and strong influencing skills. Integral member of the leadership team, shaping profile, impact and reputation. Key Responsibilities Government & Stakeholder Influencing Develop and deliver lobbying strategies aligned to organisational strategy and member priorities. Build and maintain relationships with government officials, legislators, political advisers, regulators, and media. Represent the organisation at parliamentary hearings, consultations, and policy forums. Lead advocacy campaigns linked to the Finance Bill , relevant government strategies, and elections. Secure and support high-level meetings for senior stakeholders and member representatives (briefings, materials, messaging). Lead stakeholder mapping and ongoing assessment of influence and impact. Policy & Advocacy Monitor, assess and advise on political, regulatory and legislative developments affecting the sector. Develop strategic advocacy plans across priority issues. Collaborate with EU Affairs and internal teams to shape policy positions and submissions. Manage programmes of work supporting policy files and internal capability. Draft position papers, consultation responses and policy briefings. Coordinate member input and maintain alignment across messaging and advocacy goals. Strategic Communications Develop and oversee a communications plan supporting both short-term priorities and multi-year strategy. Lead public affairs campaigns and stakeholder engagement to improve understanding and perception of the sector. Act as a spokesperson for media and public statements, alongside the CEO. Drive thought leadership outputs in support of organisational objectives. Oversee crisis communications and reputation management planning and response. Member Engagement Provide content for regular member updates on policy positions, messaging and political developments. Work with the wider team to activate members in support of shared advocacy aims. Leadership & Management Lead and manage the Policy & Regulatory team and the Communications & Public Relations team. Partner with executive colleagues to deliver the wider organisational strategy. Co-lead the Advocacy Steering Group and support Council engagement. Manage external providers/consultants as required. People Management Set clear team objectives aligned with organisational goals and delegate effectively. Coach, develop and motivate team members, building purpose and commitment. Support individual development and progression. Provide timely, constructive feedback and performance management. Foster a positive culture, strong teamwork and alignment with organisational values. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading public affairs organization in Ireland seeks a Senior Public Affairs Leader to drive advocacy and public engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will develop lobbying strategies, build relationships with government officials, and manage communications to enhance the organization's profile. The role requires strategic vision and strong influencing skills, with a focus on political and regulatory developments affecting the sector. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading recruitment agency in Dublin is seeking a Digital Director / Head of Digital to oversee and advance digital strategies for major clients, emphasizing AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in digital marketing, a proven track record of successful campaigns, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing a dedicated team, developing effective content and community management strategies, and ensuring compliance across platforms. A hybrid working model is available. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Digital Director / Head of Digital (AI-Led Social & Digital Innovation) Industry: PR / Communications Location: Dublin (Hybrid) Overview We’re hiring a Digital Director / Head of Digital to lead and evolve an agency’s digital offer across strategy, content, paid, community and measurement — with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled delivery and staying ahead of how discovery is changing (including GEO / AI search visibility ). You’ll partner closely with senior client leads to turn communications strategy into high-performing digital campaigns that build reputation, shift perception and deliver measurable outcomes. You’ll manage a small team (and/or matrix resources), set standards, and act as the day‑to‑day senior digital lead on key accounts. Key Responsibilities Own digital strategy for major clients: channel strategy, campaign architecture, audience targeting, content pillars and always‑on planning. Translate business objectives into clear digital KPIs (awareness, engagement, consideration, lead generation where relevant). Embed AI‑assisted planning: faster insight generation, audience research, messaging frameworks and content mapping. Lead the agency approach to GEO / AI discovery: ensuring content is structured, credible and discoverable across modern search and AI‑driven environments (where relevant to clients and sectors). Content Leadership (with AI‑enabled workflows) Lead content development across social, web, email and video: messaging, editorial calendars, tone of voice and format‑by‑channel. Oversee production briefs for designers/videographers/creators; ensure quality control and consistency. Build practical AI content workflows that raise output and quality (while protecting brand voice, accuracy, approvals and compliance). Paid Social & Performance Lead paid social planning and optimisation (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok/X where relevant), including budget phasing, creative testing and reporting. Drive an experimentation culture: testing messages, formats, audiences and landing experiences to improve performance. Ensure platform, brand and regulatory compliance (especially for regulated clients). Community Management & Digital Reputation Set best practice for community management, moderation and escalation pathways. Support digital issues/crisis response: social listening, rapid messaging, holding lines and stakeholder sign‑off processes. Use AI and listening tools to speed up monitoring, summarisation and response recommendations (with human judgement and approvals). Own dashboards and reporting frameworks: performance readouts, learnings and recommendations. Drive insight‑led iteration: A/B testing, creative learnings, content optimisation and channel mix adjustments. Use social listening and trend analysis to inform strategy. Introduce a simple, repeatable approach to measuring what content is being referenced across modern discovery surfaces (where appropriate). Act as senior digital counsel: present strategy, lead workshops, influence stakeholders. Support pitches: digital audits, strategic approach, budget guidance and capability storytelling. Translate AI and platform change into practical recommendations clients can act on. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, mentor and develop team members; set ways of working and delivery standards. Create repeatable templates and processes (briefing, approvals, reporting, content QA, escalation). Establish sensible governance for AI use: quality, fact‑checking, brand safety, IP and approvals. Skills & Experience 8+ years in digital marketing/communications, ideally in a PR/comms or integrated agency. Track record leading integrated digital campaigns with measurable results. Strong understanding of content strategy, paid social, analytics and digital reputation management. Strong stakeholder management: able to advise senior clients and collaborate cross‑functionally. Hands‑on knowledge of tools (Meta/LinkedIn ad managers, GA4, social listening, dashboards). Clear, current point of view on AI in comms/digital (workflows, governance, practical use cases) and familiarity with GEO / AI‑driven discovery. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland. Their mandate is to advance the competitiveness of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development. Working with more than 57 enterprise bodies, our client provides talent development, upskilling and innovative business supports to over 24,000 businesses and more than 90,000 workers throughout Ireland each year. The organisation has been recognised as an international best-practice model by the European Commission, the OECD and the ILO. Their mission is to enable businesses in Ireland to be the best they can be, through innovative and enterprise-driven people development. They partner directly with companies and industry groups to understand their needs and talent priorities, and help businesses to embrace innovation and build competitiveness through skills development. The organisation is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Role Overview Our client is inviting applications for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Leadership Team, the COO will ensure the organisation operates as a high-performing, well-governed and future-focused agency, enabling it to deliver on its national mission. The COO will have full responsibility for: Finance Operations, ICT / Digital Transformation, Human Resources, Data Governance and Information Risk and Compliance, Corporate Governance. The role includes line management of a team of senior direct reports across these functions. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning and change management, both in the context of current operational performance and the future development of the organisation. This is an exciting leadership opportunity in a growing and dynamic agency. Key Responsibilities Support the Board, its sub-committees, and the Chief Executive in delivering the organisation’s strategic objectives. Oversee governance, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations. Design and implement robust risk and compliance processes to manage key organisational risk areas; provide executive support to the Risk and Compliance team. Oversee the operations function, ensuring business processes, systems and “engine room” strategies are designed and implemented in line with organisational requirements. Lead the human resources strategy, employee relations, employee engagement and HR policies; advise, coach and guide the leadership and management teams on culture and people. Oversee and manage all corporate resources and facilities, including preparation and maintenance of operating and ICT budgets. Deliver the digital transformation strategy, including new management information systems to monitor and analyse the activity and progress of funded networks and initiatives; maintain and enhance existing systems and applications, and lead relationships with technology/service partners. In collaboration with the Leadership Team, lead on the delivery of KPIs and performance metrics for funded networks and initiatives; monitor operational KPIs and promote a culture of high performance and operational effectiveness. Lead the finance strategy for the organisation by providing executive oversight and support to the Office of the Financial Controller. Liaise with External and Internal Auditors and ensure any reported findings are actioned in a timely manner. Qualifications A third-level degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. accountancy, business administration, finance, computing, management). A postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, MSc) or professional qualification in accountancy, finance, corporate governance, information systems or organisational development would be highly desirable. Experience Extensive senior leadership experience (typically 10+ years) in a complex organisation (e.g. Government agency or funded enterprise) with full responsibility for multiple support/business functions (Finance, HR, ICT/Technology, Risk/Compliance, Operations). Demonstrable track record of delivering operational performance improvements, efficiency gains, business transformation (especially digital/ICT), change management and strategic implementation across multiple business units/functions. Proven experience leading enterprise-level ICT or digital change programmes, including vendor governance, specification development, system integration, data strategy and technology procurement. Experience in corporate governance, risk management and compliance frameworks, ideally in a board-reporting environment, including experience working with a Board and/or audit/risk committee. Strong financial management experience – budgeting, forecasting, P&L or cost control, and oversight of sizeable (multi-million euro) budgets. Proven ability to interpret and operationalise complex business objectives, using data and evaluation findings to improve operational efficiencies and innovate processes and applications. Significant leadership and people management experience, including senior-level HR practice and employee relations. Excellent communicator: able to articulate vision and complex ideas, engage others, present to Board/senior stakeholders, and write clearly and persuasively. Change agent mindset: comfortable leading and driving transformation, challenging the status quo and embedding new ways of working. High emotional intelligence: able to manage complexity, ambiguity and conflicting priorities, and build strong internal and external relationships. Strong commercial awareness with a hands‑on track record of delivering success in complex stakeholder environments. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a strong understanding of lean principles and experience implementing large-scale continuous improvement programmes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), with an ability to collaborate effectively across the organisation. This role will suit a candidate coming from a Finance/Head of Finance/CFO position, who is used to managing government funding #J-18808-Ljbffr
A government support agency in Dublin seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their leadership team. This role encompasses overseeing finance operations, ICT, human resources, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience, particularly in governmental or funded enterprises, and possess strong financial management and change management skills. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and operational enhancement within a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Digital Director will lead the agency’s digital offer across strategy, content, paid, community and measurement. You’ll partner closely with client leads and senior counsel to turn communications strategy into high-performing digital campaigns that build reputation, shift perception and deliver measurable outcomes. You will manage a small team (or matrix resources), set standards, and be the day-to-day senior digital lead for key accounts. Key Responsibilities Own digital strategy for major clients: channel strategy, campaign architecture, audience targeting, content pillars and always-on planning. Translate business objectives into digital KPIs (awareness, engagement, consideration, lead generation where relevant). Build integrated plans with PR, corporate comms, public affairs and creative teams. Lead content development across social, web, email and video: messaging, editorial calendars, tone of voice, and format-by-channel. Oversee production briefs for designers/videographers/creators; ensure quality control and consistency. Paid social & performance Lead paid social planning and optimisation (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok/X where relevant), including budget phasing, creative testing and reporting. Ensure compliance with platform, brand and regulatory requirements (particularly for regulated clients). Community management & reputation Set best practice for community management, moderation and escalation pathways. Support digital issues/crisis response: social listening, rapid messaging, holding lines, and stakeholder sign-off processes. Own dashboards and reporting frameworks: performance readouts, learnings, and recommendations. Drive insight-led iteration: A/B testing, creative performance learnings, content optimisation, and channel mix adjustments. Use social listening and trend analysis to inform strategy. Act as senior digital counsel to clients: present strategy, lead workshops, influence stakeholders. Support pitches: digital audits, strategic approach, budget guidance, and capability storytelling. Team leadership & capability building Lead, mentor and develop digital team members; set ways of working and delivery standards. Create repeatable templates and processes (briefing, approvals, reporting, content QA, escalation). Skills & Experience 8+ years in digital marketing/communications, ideally within PR/comms agency or integrated agency. Strong track record leading integrated digital campaigns with measurable results. Deep understanding of content strategy, paid social, analytics, and digital reputation management. Confident stakeholder manager; able to advise senior clients and collaborate cross-functionally. Hands‑on knowledge of key tools (e.g., Meta/LinkedIn ad managers, GA4, social listening tools, reporting dashboards). What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) Digital standards and reporting are consistent across accounts. Clear uplift in campaign performance (engagement quality, reach efficiency, conversions where applicable). Stronger integration between PR and digital outputs. Improved team capability and a healthier pipeline of digital‑led opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading recruitment agency in Dublin seeks a Digital Director to oversee digital strategies across multiple channels. You will lead a team to create high-performing campaigns that enhance client reputation and deliver measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in digital marketing, showcasing a solid track record in integrated campaign leadership and stakeholder management. This role is crucial for optimal campaign performance and team capability development. #J-18808-Ljbffr
