THIS ROLE
For over three decades, the IYF has worked tirelessly towards our
vision to level the playing field for young people and children
experiencing disadvantage across Ireland.
As we embark on an incredible new chapter to create even greater
impact, we are looking for an exceptional ‘Head of Communications &
Partnerships’ to help charter our course.
For over three decades, our ambitious team has provided guardianship
and focused support to the highly skilled individuals, charities and
grassroots organisations, that in turn, have empowered generations of
children and young people across Ireland to re-write _their _unique
stories. To overcome obstacles, to realise ambitions, to create
_their_ new chapters.
None of this would be possible without our donors and corporate
partners, whose vision and support are the fuel to our engine. The
silent members of our team; we want to ensure that they feel engaged,
assured and inspired as we embark together on our most powerful
chapter yet.
The Head of Communications & Partnerships role will unlock innovative
and impactful ways to bring our silent team members and audiences on
the journey with us. You are a strategic thinker and brilliant
communicator who will set the external communications agenda for the
IYF, shape our unique voice in Irish society and raise visibility of
the topics that matter most to IYF and more importantly - the children
and young people of modern Ireland.
Finally, by intricately understanding our key audiences, you will find
creative solutions to strike a chord with donors, corporate partners
and media – helping us to build a loyal community of advocates. All
of whom are crystal clear on the mission of IYF, the realities for
children and young people and solutions to help.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* EXCELLENT PARTNERSHIPS.
* Manage and grow relationships with the Foundation’s existing
corporate partners.
* Build creative and innovative opportunities that in turn inspire
our partner’s internal teams and employees.
* Build personal and lasting ‘collaborations’ with these
partners.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
* Ensure collaborations on big ‘talkabilty’ moments for IYF are
maximised.
* Highlight opportunities/offer creative ideas for collaborations to
maximise fundraising opportunities for the IYF.
* Set up regular progress report meetings with corporate partners to
update them on the impact of their support and to discuss and activate
additional fundraising and staff engagement opportunities.
* Manage day to day relationship with corporate partners.
* Produce performance reports for internal reporting.
* AN AUTHENTIC AND DISTINCTIVE VOICE FOR IYF THROUGH DIGITAL &
SOCIAL MEDIA.
* Ensure key social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook)
are effectively managed and bring a new communications strategy to
life with clarity and flair.
* Keep our community engaged and connected by celebrating the
stories and achievements of children and young people and the great
work of youth organisations.
* Develop content to deliver a series of targeted and impactful
messages that can be published across IYF platforms.
* Implement an imaginative and highly personalised direct marketing
campaign (email focused) that will build a loyal and engaged database
of donors who feel informed and inspired by IYF campaigns, projects
and progress.
* Manage website as a critical communication channel ensuring that
content and information is clear, timely and inspiring to IYF core
audiences.
KEY DELIVERABLES
* Build and manage direct marketing campaigns, ensuring successful
transition of key contacts to the database. (Includes liaison with a
graphic designer, digital contact and adherence to GDPR).
* Create essential campaign content packages tailored for all IYF
digital and platforms.
* Ensure social media platforms are monitored daily and kept up to
date.
* Ensure the website is kept up to date with relevant developments
and announcements.
* IYF SEEN AS A LEADING AUTHORITY IN THE MEDIA ON THE REALITIES AND
SOLUTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING DISADVANTAGE IN
IRELAND.
* Build and effectively manage long-term, strategic relationships
with journalists, producers and researchers across digital, print,
radio, TV and audio (podcasts).
* Proactively monitor the Irish news agenda and source proactive
(thought-leadership) and reactive opportunities for the IYF to
participate through commentary, features and events.
KEY DELIVERABLES
* Maximise coverage across TV, radio, print & online platforms for
one-year on impact report.
* Build relationships with key media contacts across the year to
ensure that IYF is approached for commentary and featured in articles
relating to the issues faced and potential solutions for children and
young people living in disadvantage in Ireland.
* Set up monitoring and tracking
* MONITORING TRENDS
* Stays informed of developments in the field of communications to
foster ideas and innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
* Previous experience in a communications role is essential
* Excellent relationship building and management skills
* Good organizational, planning, and coordination skills
* Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as needed
* Desire to take full ownership of assigned projects and can work
independently
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Possesses a sense of urgency; is self-motivated and detail-minded
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative
relationships
* Strong, versatile copywriting skills
* Good verbal presentation skills
* Proactive approach in resolving problems and issues
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
