Jobs in Ireland

Public Affairs and Communications Executive

Public Affairs & Communications Executive Location: Hybrid | Contract: Full-Time | Sector: Sustainability / Climate Policy Are you a communications professional with a passion for sustainability and influencing public policy? This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact organisation at the forefront of Ireland’s climate action and energy transformation agenda. We’re seeking a Public Affairs & Communications Executive to play a central role in the rollout of a major legislative directive focused on improving the energy performance of buildings. Sitting within the Public Affairs function and closely aligned with the programme delivery team, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic public affairs and communications activity related to this ambitious initiative. This role offers an opportunity to engage with high-level stakeholders, support national policy development, and contribute meaningfully to Ireland’s decarbonisation goals. You'll join a collaborative and purpose-driven team dedicated to shaping the future of energy and climate policy. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a proactive public affairs and communications strategy for a high-profile regulatory initiative. Act as the communications lead on the initiative, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely messaging across internal and external stakeholders. Foster constructive relationships with stakeholders to build trust, engagement, and understanding of the programme's impact. Monitor and advise on reputational and strategic communications risks, working closely with corporate and policy colleagues. Provide expert input into event planning and public affairs initiatives that support the wider sustainability agenda. Ensure all communications and engagement activity aligns with public sector governance standards and best practices. Essential Skills and Experience A degree (NFQ Level 7 or higher) in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Journalism, Sustainability, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years’ experience in public affairs, advocacy, strategic communications, or stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to develop and deliver communication strategies that influence decision-making and engage diverse audiences. Excellent communication skills—written, visual, and verbal—including experience with briefings, press releases, and reports. Strong organisational skills with a focus on detail, deadlines, and collaboration. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Desirable Experience Familiarity with public sector governance and regulatory environments. Understanding of energy policy, building standards, or environmental legislation (e.g., EPBD or equivalent). Experience in managing reputational risk and strategic communications challenges. Ability to deliver impactful stakeholder engagement experiences across both public and private sectors. Why Join? Contribute to a major national initiative that’s central to Ireland’s climate goals. Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team working on meaningful change. Engage with a wide network of professionals in policy, regulation, and sustainability. Flexible working model that supports work-life balance.

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Join a dynamic Communications team as a Marketing and Communications specialist to play a key role in developing and executing impactful marketing and communications programs. You'll contribute to strategic communications that advance organisational objectives across corporate, program, and consumer awareness initiatives. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to bring work to life and engage key audiences. Hybrid, Offices in Dublin and Cork 18 Month FTC Responsibilities: Provide expert marketing across the full offline and online marketing mix, in the delivery of major project campaigns. Provide marketing and communications support for flagship events Implement strategic communications plans to promote the organisation's role and achievements. Support press office functions, including media relations and spokesperson support. Coordinate content development and publication of key reports. Manage agency relationships. Define, monitor, and adjust program metrics. Conduct target audience research to inform communication strategies. Manage brand assets to ensure proper use. Collaborate with the wider Communications team to maximise content effectiveness. Knowledge & Skills: Excellent written and oral communication and creative skills. Strong organisational skills, ability to multitask, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to work independently and manage milestones. Excellent IT skills. Experience & Qualifications: Essential: Degree (NFQ Level 7+) in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in a marketing/communications function. Competency across the full marketing communications mix. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong IT skills. Desirable: Proficiency in written/spoken Irish language. Knowledge/experience in the public sector. Knowledge/experience in the sustainable/renewable energy sector.

Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager B2B & B2C | Brand, Digital, Strategy | 2 direct reports Alternatives is partnering with a global brand currently undergoing a significant period of transformation and growth. We are seeking an experienced and driven Marketing Manager to take full ownership of the Irish marketing function. Reporting directly to the Country Manager, this is a high-impact role for a commercially focused and ambitious marketing professional who is ready to step into a leadership position. Following a shift to a global shared services model, this role will act as the local marketing lead, ensuring the Irish market is fully supported with tailored, high-performing campaigns and brand assets across both B2B and B2C channels. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering integrated campaigns, managing digital performance activity, and working closely with international colleagues and agency partners to support growth and brand consistency. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement local marketing strategy to support growth and customer engagement. Plan and execute multi-channel campaigns to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and drive conversion. Collaborate with Sales teams to ensure marketing activity aligns with business goals. Coordinate with EMEA and global marketing teams to manage paid media, including search, display, and social advertising. Manage agency relationships for SEO, content creation, and performance marketing. Analyse campaign performance data and provide insights to inform optimisation and future planning. Maintain and develop a suite of marketing assets and messaging aligned with global brand standards. Support product launches, local promotions, and targeted campaigns for both commercial and consumer markets. Oversee CRM activity and lead generation performance across digital platforms. Candidate Profile: Minimum of 6 years' experience in a marketing or integrated marketing lead / manager role. Strong understanding of campaign management, lead generation, and performance metrics. Experience managing PPC and SEO campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook Business Manager. Proficient in tools such as Google Analytics, GTM, Search Console, and other digital tracking platforms. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally. Experience managing external agencies and freelance partners. Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline is preferred. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to lead the marketing function for a recognised international brand in Ireland, with the autonomy to shape strategy while collaborating with a wider global team. It offers the chance to step into a visible, strategic role with a clear opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact. For more details or to apply to this role – contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives or click below.  

Marketing Executive

Alternatives are delighted to partner with Funtasia Theme Parks on a key marketing hire. Funtasia is a leading family-owned and operated entertainment complex, attracting 400,000 visitors annually. We are committed to creating unforgettable experiences and building lasting memories for our guests. Our success is driven by our passionate team, and we are now seeking a dynamic Marketing Executive to join our team in Funtasia Drogheda. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the brand's story, drive audience engagement, and play a key role in our continued growth. Role Overview As the Marketing Executive, you will be instrumental in developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance the Funtasia experience and drive business growth. You will leverage your marketing expertise to create engaging content, deliver impactful campaigns, and utilise data to optimise performance across all marketing channels. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a focus on delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities: Develop and Execute Integrated Marketing Strategies: Lead the development and deployment of comprehensive marketing strategies encompassing content creation, digital marketing, traditional marketing, and event promotion. Drive Digital Marketing Performance: Own the measurement and optimisation of performance marketing campaigns (Search Advertising, Social Media Advertising), affiliate marketing, and email marketing. Optimise Marketing ROI: Regularly review and analyse all advertising campaigns to ensure a positive return on ad spend, leveraging data-driven insights to maximize effectiveness. Analyse and Report on Marketing Performance: Drive data-driven insights to understand and track performance across all campaigns and digital channels, providing regular reports and recommendations. Enhance Website Experience: Administer website content, including updates, landing page creation, and other projects to improve user experience and drive conversions. Lead Email Marketing Initiatives: Plan, develop, and execute automated email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and drive customer engagement. Leverage Digital Analytics: Review analytics for all digital channels, evaluate effectiveness, and act on insights to optimize performance. Contribute to Group Sales Strategy: Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of the annual group sales plan, collaborating with the sales team to achieve targets. Build Hotel Partnerships: Build and manage relationships with key hotel partners to improve hotel package sales opportunities. Manage Media Planning: Oversee media planning and buying across traditional and digital channels, ensuring effective allocation of budget and maximising reach. Support Product Development: Contribute significantly to the process to identify, develop, and promote new products, including new exhibit concepts, events, limited time offerings, and up-sell opportunities. Influence Guest Experience Strategy: Play a key role in the development of the strategic plan for the guest experience, ensuring marketing efforts align with overall customer satisfaction goals. What We Offer: Seasonal schedule with additional holiday time available during the off-season. Performance bonuses. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. 3+ years of progressive marketing experience, with a focus on campaign development and digital marketing. Commercial experience managing WordPress websites or similar. Proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Ads. Proven ability to translate business objectives into effective marketing strategies. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content. Highly organised with excellent project management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Experience in family event attractions, hotels, museums, or sports franchises is an advantage.  

B2B Marketing Manager

Our client, a global leader in professional services, is seeking a strategic and creative marketing professional to join their high-performing marketing team - as a Marketing Manager.  This is a maternity cover role, ideal for an experienced campaign and brand specialist with a strong track record in end-to-end marketing delivery. The Role: You will be responsible for developing and executing integrated, client-centric marketing campaigns that support the growth agenda for the firm. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role requires someone who is commercially minded, highly organised, and confident navigating a fast-paced, complex environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead the strategic marketing plan  Create and deliver engaging campaigns, leveraging local and global thought leadership. Manage multiple high-priority projects, ensuring excellent execution. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Communications and Business Development. Deliver clear reporting and insights to leadership, demonstrating marketing impact. Ensure a consistent and high-quality brand experience across all initiatives. The Ideal Candidate: 6+ years’ experience in marketing, campaigns or brand management. Strong project and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and influencing ability, with experience engaging senior leadership. Agile and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. What’s on Offer: A dynamic and supportive working environment Hybrid working with flexibility ( 2 days on site Dublin 2)  Competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a global brand For more contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives  

Senior Qualitative Researcher

Senior Qualitative Researcher Are you a behavioural researcher who is passionate about driving meaningful change through evidence-based insights? We are partnering with a government agency leading Ireland’s energy transition to recruit a Senior Qualitative Researcher for their Behavioural Economics Unit. In this role, you will deliver high-impact research projects that inform public policy, support sustainable behaviour change, and help shape national programmes around energy efficiency, climate action, and sustainability. Day to day duties - Lead qualitative research projects exploring public attitudes and behaviours toward energy and climate initiatives. Apply a wide range of qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis Translate insights into actionable recommendations to inform government policy and programme design. Mentor junior team members and contribute to building qualitative capability within the organisation. Collaborate with internal teams, policy stakeholders, and external partners to deliver evidence-based solutions. Communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and publications. Requirements - A postgraduate qualification (Level 9 or higher) in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Sociology, Behavioural Science, or Economics. At least 4 years' experience in research, with strong expertise in qualitative methods. A solid understanding of behavioural science and how it can influence policy and programme outcomes. Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A working knowledge of quantitative methods and tools is an advantage. Rewards - You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation working at the intersection of behavioural science and public policy. Your work will contribute directly to national efforts on climate action and energy transition—making a real impact on people, society, and the environment. Competitive salary on offer, this role is being offered on an 18-month contract basis, hybrid working with 2 days on site in Dublin 2. For more please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.  

Digital Marketing Executive

Are you a creative digital marketer with a passion for social media and content creation? This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative digital marketing team, working on innovative campaigns and digital content strategies. You'll be responsible for developing engaging content across social media platforms, collaborating with agencies on creative ideas, and utilising the latest digital tools, including AI, to produce high-quality video content. What You’ll Do: Work closely with internal teams, agencies, and external partners to execute digital campaigns. Create and manage social media content, including video, podcasts, and rich media, to drive engagement. Use platform-based tools to produce and edit video content while ensuring brand consistency. Identify opportunities to showcase brand events, sponsorships, and CSR initiatives across digital channels. Manage and optimise content on employee advocacy platforms. Analyse digital performance metrics to refine and enhance campaign strategies. Conduct market research to stay ahead of industry trends and best practices. Maintain and update website content with SEO best practices, including metadata and tagging. Identify and implement strategies to enhance customer experience and increase digital conversions. What You’ll Need: 3-5 years of experience in digital marketing, social media, or content creation. A creative mindset with a passion for storytelling through digital channels. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively. Experience managing social media communities and employee advocacy platforms is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail. A portfolio showcasing your digital content or campaign experience is preferred. Qualifications & Technical Skills: A degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field. Proficiency in social media business management tools and video editing software. Experience with AI-driven content creation tools is a plus. Google Analytics certification and experience in campaign performance reporting. Financial service industry experience is highly desirable Whats For You? Work in a fast-paced, creative, and supportive environment. Gain exposure to exciting digital campaigns and industry-leading marketing strategies. Opportunities for career development and upskilling in the latest digital trends. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're looking to take the next step in your digital marketing career, apply now to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team!

Employer Brand Manager

Are you passionate about employer branding and recruitment marketing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity and strategy come together to attract top talent? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our client a leading global firm are looking to recruit an Employer Brand Manager to join their high-performing team known for delivering innovative campaigns that set the standard in employer branding. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping how the company is seen by potential candidates, driving brand awareness, and ensuring a diverse pipeline of talent across all areas of the business. Day to day duties - Developing and implementing employer brand strategies to enhance visibility and attract top talent. Creating and managing innovative recruitment marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media. Owning student marketing initiatives, ensuring our website and outreach activities are optimised for candidates. Partnering with key internal teams such as Talent, Creative, and Brand Marketing to maintain a strong and consistent presence in the market. Collaborating with external agencies, job boards, and event sponsors to maximise our brand’s reach. Using data and market insights to refine strategies and ensure we remain ahead of trends. What We’re Looking For To excel in this role, you’ll need: Experience in employer branding, marketing, or recruitment marketing. Strong project management skills – you can juggle multiple campaigns and priorities with ease. A track record of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Leadership experience – whether managing campaigns, budgets, or mentoring team members. Commercial awareness – an ability to track and report on brand performance and marketing effectiveness. Resilience and adaptability – you thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace change. For more information in this role please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives or click apply below.