Head of Marketing Communications
Level 2. Permanent, full-time.
All applicants must submit their CV and a completed application form (see below).
Applications will be managed by Lauren Fahy of Alternatives - lfahy@alternatives.ie
Closing Date for applications: Tuesday, 18th May 2021 at 5.00pm (Ireland Time)
Fáilte Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Please download the application form here:
Employment Application Form HOMC.docx
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Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) is the State organisation responsible for promoting and supporting the development of tourism as a key driver of economic growth in Ireland. It provides strategic leadership and a range of practical business solutions to foster competitive tourism enterprise, encourage innovation and support policy formulation to help position and sustain Ireland as an attractive and compelling visitor destination.
As Covid19 continues to have a catastrophic effect on the tourism and hospitality industry, Fáilte Ireland is helping the industry navigate and survive this crisis through targeted business supports, key mentoring and tailored recovery plans.
As part of this work Fáilte Ireland is seeking to recruit Head of Marketing Communications.
The role will report to the Director of Marketing and shall be based in Fáilte Ireland, 88-95 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. However, in line with current Government guidance, it is likely that the successful candidate will commence in this role while working from home. Please note that outside of the emergency measures currently in place by the Government, Fáilte Ireland’s standard policy concerning work location is that it is based at its administrative offices and Tourist Information Centres.
Fáilte Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Title: Head of Marketing Communications | Job Ref: HR/ES/21 |
Location: Dublin | Business Unit: Marketing |
Salary: €86,586 - €109,195* *The successful candidate will commence on the 1st point of the salary scale in line with current Government pay policy. | Reporting to: Director of Marketing |
Job Purpose The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for developing world class marketing communications that will encourage Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland consumers take increased short breaks in the Republic. Note: Our partner agency, Tourism Ireland, has the responsibility of marketing the Island of Ireland to overseas holidaymakers. We work very closely in partnership with them as they develop global campaigns. The candidate will lead and guide their team and champion creativity and a consumer-first, insight led mindset in developing fully integrated marketing communications, from TV advertising through to digital and PR. Primary Objectives/Key ResponsibilitiesKey Deliverables
Team Development Inspire, lead, and support team members to perform to the best of their ability individually and collectively within teams to meet predetermined objectives. Specifically:
The flexibility to travel domestically, internationally, and work unsociable hours may be required. Any requirement to travel will be in line with current Government Guidelines and Public Health Advice. Person Specification:Essential Criteria You will have previously worked as a senior marketer within a large corporate organisation where you will have extensive strategic development, consumer planning and activation of integrated consumer marketing campaigns. Overseeing a strong marketing team, you will have clear leadership skills and experience in managing people and working cross functionally with other teams and stakeholders. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent relationship management of agencies and a range of external partners. In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must have / demonstrate in your application form the following:
Qualifications/Mandatory Training
Desirable Criteria
Key Competencies
A panel may be created from which future vacancies may be filled |