Ireland’s leading children’s healthcare provider is looking for a Communications Manager to join their team for a 2-3 month contract (4 or 5 day per week contract).

You will work across media relations, digital communications, internal comms and event management and will be responsible for planning, developing and executing a busy calendar of specific communications campaigns and activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communications campaigns to promote employee engagement in partnership with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.
• Manage the development, design, content and updates of all digital platforms driving and measuring engagement.
• Reactive communications - manage the 24/7 press office function

Must Have’s

• Minimum Degree in Journalism or Communications.
• A minimum of 5 years recent communications experience gained within Healthcare or a Health-related environment.
• Proven experience in delivering communication strategies using traditional and digital communications channels.
• Good working knowledge of Irish media landscape.
• Knowledge and experience of best practice digital communication tools.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical skills with experience in organising, analysing and presenting large amounts of data in creative manner.
• Effective communication skills – written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal skills – able to engage effectively with a range of audiences, to manage a broad cross section of competing demands.
• The ability to work successfully in high pressure situations and to prioritise workload.
• Highly organised with strong administrative skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

If interested, please contact Lauren Fahy, 01 582 4483 or lfahy@alternatives.ie