Jobs in Ireland

Digital and Social Media Manager

Digital and Social Media Manager, 12 month Temp Contract Are you a creative and data-driven Digital and Social Media Manager who enjoys building meaningful engagement across digital channels? Do you thrive on creating impactful content, shaping online communities, and using insights to continuously improve performance? Our client, a national organisation focused on driving positive societal and environmental change, is seeking an experienced Digital and Social Media Manager to join their Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering impactful digital campaigns that engage audiences, build trust, and support long-term strategic objectives. As Digital and Social Media Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation’s social and digital presence, leading strategy, content, and performance across multiple platforms. This role combines creative storytelling with data-led decision-making, offering the chance to make a real impact within a purpose-driven organisation. Core duties of the Digital and Social Media Manager will include: Shaping and delivering a cohesive social media and digital content approach that supports broader organisational goals Planning and managing a structured content pipeline, ensuring consistent, high-quality output across all key platforms Translating wider campaigns and initiatives into engaging, platform-specific content formats including video, short-form content, and storytelling assets Overseeing day-to-day channel activity, ensuring timely publishing and a consistent brand voice across all digital touchpoints Building and nurturing online communities through active engagement, responding to queries, and fostering meaningful audience interaction Monitoring audience sentiment and identifying emerging trends, risks, or opportunities to inform content direction Managing and supporting a junior team member, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities Collaborating with external partners and agencies to deliver paid social activity and maximise campaign reach and performance Supporting influencer and content creator collaborations, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and organisational values Analysing channel performance and campaign effectiveness, using insights to refine strategy and improve engagement and reach Exploring new tools, formats, and digital trends to continuously enhance content effectiveness and innovation Skills and experience you will need for the Digital and Social Media Manager role: Minimum 4 years’ experience in a social media or digital marketing role, managing multiple platforms and audience segments Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field Strong understanding of the social media landscape and evolving digital trends Excellent copywriting and content creation skills with a strong creative eye Experience creating or editing short-form video and visual content using tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express or similar Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and generate actionable insights Experience using social media management and scheduling tools (e.g., Sprout Social or similar) Desirable experience: Experience within a public sector, sustainability, or purpose-driven organisation Exposure to paid social campaigns and working with external media or creative agencies What’s on offer: Salary:  €47,000 - €50,000 Hybrid working model Central Dublin City location Opportunity to work within a purpose-led organisation making a real societal impact Collaborative and innovative team environment Strong focus on professional development and continuous learning What’s next? Please apply now by sending your CV to fjoyce@alternatives.ie and I will reply to your application in due course. Why Apply Through Alternatives? We’ll help manage your job hunt, strengthen your interview skills and tidy up your CV We’ll provide you with an overview of the jobs market within your industry and help you tailor your job search Gain access to exclusive roles that are not advertised elsewhere  

Marketing Communications and PR Manager

Communications & PR Manager Our client a leading advisory firm is seeking an experienced Marcoms & PR Manager to lead marketing strategy, brand development and communications across the Irish business. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for driving marketing performance across multiple divisions, delivering integrated campaigns, managing media relationships and ensuring consistent brand positioning across all client touchpoints. Key Responsibilities Marketing Strategy & Campaigns Develop and deliver multi-channel marketing strategies across the business. Plan and execute integrated campaigns across digital, social and traditional channels. Track marketing performance, web traffic and lead generation, reporting on ROI and key insights. Manage CRM activity including events, email campaigns and client engagement initiatives. Manage and forecast the marketing budget. Digital & Social Lead content and advertising strategy across social platforms, with a strong focus on LinkedIn. Oversee paid social campaigns and performance analytics. Support website content, SEO and digital optimisation. Brand & Communications Ensure high-quality marketing materials including pitch decks, presentations and tender documents. Manage internal and external communications including newsletters, PR and stakeholder messaging. Maintain brand consistency across all communications and client-facing materials. PR & Partnerships Support the distribution of market insights and research reports across marketing channels. Manage relationships with media partners and external marketing suppliers. Collaborate with strategic partners to align marketing initiatives and communications. About You Degree in Marketing, PR, Communications or related discipline. 8+ years’ experience in a marketing, brand or communications role. Strong experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns. Commercial mindset with a focus on performance and ROI. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience within, professional services, real estate or financial services or a similar sector would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious marketing professional to play a key role in shaping brand presence and driving commercial impact within a high-profile organisation. For more information please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.  

Member Engagement Specialist

Member Engagement Specialist – 6 month contract Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected professional organisation with a strong national and international presence? This client supports thousands of members and future professionals, working closely with key stakeholders to influence policy, standards, and best practice across the public and private sectors. With a culture built on innovation, collaboration, trust, and inclusion, this is a chance to contribute to meaningful work that delivers long-term impact. The Member Engagement Specialist role sits within a busy, member-focused team that plays a key role in supporting the wider organisation. This team manages end-to-end membership processes, including subscriptions, and all member lifecycle activity, with a strong focus on delivering a positive experience at every touchpoint and providing proactive, high-quality support to members. As a Member Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for: Providing proactive support and advice to members in relation to their annual membership Researching complex membership issues and working with a solution-focused, member-first approach Becoming a product offering specialist - be able to guide members on facts that allow them to fully utilise and benefit from their membership Participating in outbound planning, strategy and communications campaigns related to membership management Maintaining and updating CRM systems to facilitate KPI and budget related reporting Acting as a steady and reliable point of contact for all members that are assigned to your remit – act as an account manager for them Amending member subscriptions as they enact changes to their memberships Coordinating outbound communications to members to notify of annual campaigns and updates Skills and experience you will need for the Member Engagement Specialist role: Ideally: experience working withing a membership, training or educational body Preferred experience: working in a similar role, supporting and communicating with members / students Strong communication, problem solving, and team skills required Ability to record and analyse member data and information with detail and accuracy Strong communication, people and relationship management skills What’s on offer: Salary:  €40,000 Central Dublin City location Hybrid and flexible working options Networking opportunities 6 month contract with a forward-thinking, fast moving organisation Join an organisation known for their culture and their employee support What’s next? Please apply now by sending your CV to fjoyce@alternatives.ie and I will reply to your application in due course Why Apply Through Alternatives? We’ll help manage your job hunt, strengthen your interview skills and tidy up your CV We’ll provide you with an overview of the jobs market within your industry and help you tailor your jobs search Gain access to exclusive roles that are not advertised elsewhere