Head of Internal Communications

Posted 28 July 2025
Salary Competitive plus package
LocationDublin
Job type Perm
Discipline Marketing
Reference6777

Job description

Head of Internal Communications
Location: Dublin (Hybrid) | Contract: Permanent

A senior leadership role driving internal communications for a national organisation delivering essential services across Ireland. Reporting to the Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs, you will lead employee engagement, build leadership communications capability, and align internal and external messaging to strengthen reputation and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver the internal communications strategy aligned with organisational vision and priorities.

  • Partner with senior leaders to embed best practice, build capability and enhance engagement.

  • Lead messaging, content and channel strategy, ensuring impactful, data-driven communications.

  • Support change initiatives and crisis communications, ensuring clear and timely messaging.

  • Lead and develop a high-performing internal communications team and manage budgets.

Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years’ communications experience with 5+ years in a senior internal comms role.

  • Proven success in complex, regulated or multi-stakeholder environments.

  • Expertise in change, engagement and digital communications.

  • Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

  • Relevant third-level qualification or equivalent experience.

    For more information contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.