JOB DETAILS
TITLE: Communications Manager
DURATION: Five year fixed term contract (renewable)
SALARY: € *,**Apply on the
website**-€ *, *,
commensurate with experience, plus employer pension contribution
This role is assigned to the Job Family of: Programme/Project
Managers. The Irish Red Cross has 6 Job Families: Secretary General;
Senior Manager; Programme/Project Manager; Coordinator; Development &
Admin; Administration.
REPORTING TO: Secretary General
LINE MANAGER FOR: Communications Officer & Digital Content Officer
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross Society is part of the world’s largest
independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its
Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality,
Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of
the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation,
providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities
both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver
humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
DOMESTICALLY, a significant part of our programmes are delivered by
our 4, *+ members and associated **Apply on the
website**+ branches around the country.
INTERNATIONALLY, we create impact through our partnerships with our
fellow Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies as well as with the
global humanitarian organisations that we affiliate to: the
International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Irish Red Cross (IRC) is looking for a creative and highly
motivated communications professional to develop and implement a clear
and compelling communications strategy to bring our story to a wider
audience.
This is an exciting and strategic role that will focus on the
development of a coordinated approach to build public support for the
IRC and the establishment of an efficient and coordinated internal
communications structure throughout the IRC’s national network and
head office in Dublin.
The person chosen for this role will oversee and drive the development
of our communications strategy. Working closely with the Secretary
General, our external Media Advisor and Senior Management Team, and
directly managing a team of two dedicated communications staff, the
Communications Manager will promote the humanitarian work of the IRC
in Ireland and overseas in line with the Principles of the Red Cross
organisation.
This is AN EXCITING TIME to start working with the Irish Red Cross
with a new highly consultative strategic plan being drafted, with the
roll out expected in quarter 4 and early *. A
key focus will be to align our messaging to our strategic focus and
weave our compelling narrative internally and externally.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
* Develop and implement a long-term communications strategy to
support the Irish Red Cross’s new Strategic Plan which is currently
in development (for * onwards).
* Coordinate with colleagues from the Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement around the world on joint projects and initiatives.
* Work actively towards the achievement of the Irish Red Cross
goals.
DEVELOPING AND REFINING SYSTEMS & PROCESS AND ANALYSIS
* Analyse the impact of internal and external communications.
* Develop and implement annual communications plans, in line with
the organisation’s overarching objectives, mission and vison.
* Manage the preparation and expenditure of the relevant
communications budget.
* Line manage a communications team of two direct reports:
Communications Officer and Digital Content Officer.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
* Develop internal communications processes, procedures and channels
to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are informed and updated,
managing the production of the organisation’s internal newsletter.
* Liaise with various teams/departments to support their
communications needs, creating communication tactics for new projects,
events, and initiatives.
* Liaise with the Irish Red Cross branch network – many of which
create media content on respective special media channels - to gather
and curate stories and images describing the ongoing and vital work of
volunteers.
* Provide communications support for key events, meetings, and
conferences.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
* With support from the organisation’s externally contracted Media
Advisor, manage media requests as they arise
* Working with the external Media Advisor, research, develop and
pitch ideas to media to secure online, print and broadcast coverage.
* In coordination with the external Media Advisor, research, write
and distribute press releases, statements, speeches and features.
* Ensure coordination of content across the organisation’s digital
communications channels (website and social media).
* Provide media training and spokesperson preparation for senior
management and key representatives.
* Represent the Irish Red Cross at international and national
events.
* With support from the external Media Advisor coordinate national
and international press trips and photo shoots.
MARKETING AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT
* Advise and guide the organisation in matters relating to brand and
consistency of message.
* Manage and oversee the creation of marketing and communications
deliverables, including the IRC Annual Report.
* Maintain a list of external vendors (printers, designers, etc.)
and develop and maintain relationships with same, ensuring adherence
to brand guidelines and organisational messaging and ensuring projects
are delivered on time and within budget.
* Abide by and uphold the Principles of the International Red Cross
Red Crescent Movement
* Undertake training and development as required.
* Undertake any other reasonable work-related duties and
responsibilities assigned by the relevant line manager that are
consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* 5+ years’ experience in Communications or Marketing departments
– preferably within a non-profit environment.
* Demonstrable results in implementing marketing and communications
strategic plans.
* Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and
Word).
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience working in a humanitarian organisation and/or with
volunteers.
* Experience with Digital Asset Management systems.
* Experience delivering internal communications strategies in
complex organisations.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross offers the following benefits in addition to
salary
* A 5% employers' contribution to a company contributory pension
scheme.
* Death in Service benefit of four times salary.
* Flexible working hours, including opportunities for hybrid
working.
* Closure of the office on Good Friday, plus two additional
‘privilege days’ to be used at Easter and Christmas respectively.
* Further education, training and learning supports.
* Professional subscriptions (as applicable).
* Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets).
The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value
diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome
applications for people from all sections of the community,
irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual
orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the
Traveller community. This role requires applicants to have the right
to work in Ireland.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV, together
with a cover letter setting out how you meet the essential and
desirable criteria for this role to: *
Your email should contain ‘Communications Manager’ in the subject
line. Applications should be in .pdf or MS Word format, and with file
names in the following format:
The closing date for applications is TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH JUNE AT NOON
Shortlisting for interview will be on the basis of the essential
criteria for this role.
It is intended to hold initial interviews for this role on July 1st
and 2nd *
Please note that there will be a second round of interviews.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
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