POST: HEAD OF STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTING TO: Executive Director Léargas
JOB PURPOSE:
* To support Léargas achieve its strategic and operational vision
through the successful implementation of programmes we deliver.
* To maximise the added value of European programmes we deliver
through exchange, cooperation, and building programmes between
organisations and groups in Ireland and internationally
SALARY: Léargas utilises civil service pay grades. The successful
candidate will commence strictly on point 1 APO(H) €**Apply on the
website**, *
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm on *th November
*.
Léargas is responsible for developing and implementing national and
international exchange programmes across the sectors of adult
education, school education and early years, vocational education and
training, sport, youth and volunteering. These activities connect
people in different communities and countries and bring an
international dimension to organisations across Ireland. We are the
National Agency for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps
programmes of the European Union across the sectors mentioned above,
and we are the National Support Office for other EU initiatives in
Ireland. We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered
charity (CHY *).
We have built a national and international reputation for effectively
managing significant funding to support European collaboration and
exchange.
The Strategic Engagement & Communication team are tasked with driving
awareness of Léargas - its vision, branding and EU programme
offerings. This is achieved through management of strategic
activities, including but not limited to: Languages initiatives, Youth
Wiki, Policy Support and the Léargas annual flagship event and
European campaigns. This team are responsible for implementing
Inclusion and Diversity practices across teams and programmes, for the
planning and execution of external communications, corporate branding
and marketing for all Programmes as well as organisational commitments
such as Annual and Impact Reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As Head of Strategic Engagement & Communications team the successful
candidate will be expected to stay agile, flexible, and proactive in a
fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and
emerging trends in ongoing programme development and the organisations
strategic priorities. They will play a critical part in shaping and
executing strategies that align with and support the organisation’s
core objectives, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless
integration of key initiatives. Importantly, as a member of the
Léargas Senior Management Team, the candidate appointed will be
expected to take a key role in organisation-level strategic thinking,
engagement of stakeholders, and communication of key messages.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Send your CV AND LETTER OF MOTIVATION (MAX 2 PAGES) TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** to reach us no later than 5pm on *th
November *. Interviews to take place w/c
*th November
In your letter of motivation, using the Public Service Competency
model for Assistant Principal Officer grade, please detail your
experience under each listed competency, and demonstrate how these
will support your delivery of objectives in this role.
A panel of successful candidates may be formed following interviews,
and candidates placed on the panel may be considered for future
vacancies. Should a work permit be required for employment in Ireland,
candidates must bring this to Léargas’ attention and obtain the
necessary documentation.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
