Director Communications & Public Affairs at MBRYONICS

Galway, Connacht, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Public Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Recruitment Campaigns, Political Landscape Understanding, Interpersonal Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Credibility, Advocacy Coordination, Policy Monitoring, Relationship Development, Multimedia Storytelling, Cultural Diplomacy

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

What you'll do 1. Communications Execution Implement and coordinate MBRYONICS' global communications strategy across civil, enterprise, and government/defence audiences. Develop engaging written and visual content for public audiences—including website copy, social media posts, press releases, recruitment campaigns, and multimedia storytelling. Support brand awareness and talent attraction through compelling, values-driven storytelling that showcases MBRYONICS as a leading Irish technology employer. Manage internal communications channels to maintain alignment and culture across teams. Prepare materials, presentations, and speaking notes for leadership engagements, investor meetings, and public forums. Ensure message consistency and brand coherence across all internal and external content. 2. Public Affairs & External Relations Build and manage relationships with political, institutional, and industry stakeholders in Ireland, EMEA, and North America. Work with external consultants to coordinate advocacy and government engagement activities, ensuring alignment with MBRYONICS' long-term strategy and values as an Irish company. Monitor policy and funding developments in the EU, ESA, and U.S. dual-use/space ecosystems; brief leadership on opportunities and risks. Support participation in national and international industry events, parliamentary committees, and policy roundtables. 3. Strategic Relationship Development Develop enduring professional relationships with customers, agencies, and partners to support long-term positioning and reputation. Feed insights from government, institutional, and market interactions into MBRYONICS' commercial and brand strategies. Represent MBRYONICS with integrity and technical credibility across all interactions. Who you are Essential Skills & Experience 8+ years’ experience in communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement within technology, aerospace, telecoms, or dual-use sectors. Strong writing and content-creation skills—capable of simplifying complex technical subjects for general and professional audiences alike. Demonstrated ability to manage communications consultants, PR agencies, and political advisors. Experience in developing brand awareness and recruitment campaigns through digital and social channels. Understanding of political and institutional landscapes in Ireland, the EU, and ideally the U.S. High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally and diplomatically across different cultures and viewpoints. Comfortable balancing Ireland’s neutral positioning while engaging credibly with defence-related audiences. Desirable Experience with EU programs (ESA, Horizon, IRIS²) or U.S. DoD/DIU/ United States Space Force/Pentagon frameworks. Background in journalism, strategic communications, or policy analysis. Familiarity with optical communications, photonics, or aerospace technologies (or the ability to learn fast). What's in it for you Career Growth: Contribute to a world-class space-age communication program while developing your leadership skills in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment Collaboration: Work with talented professionals across disciplines to drive impactful solutions Innovation: Be part of a team pioneering advancements in manufacturing engineering for cutting-edge FSO systems Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package If you're ready to take your career to new heights and drive the future of space-age communication, apply now and join the MBRYONICS team as our Director Communications & Public Affairs . Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Core ethical values, diversity and inclusion are invaluable to MBRYONICS’ business success. We recognise that the broad perspectives that result from recruiting, developing and retaining a globally diverse workforce promotes innovation and helps us succeed as a business enterprise. It is the policy and practice of the Company to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, family status, disability, age, or membership of the Traveller community.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate MBRYONICS' global communications strategy while managing internal communications and developing engaging content. Build relationships with stakeholders and monitor policy developments to support the company's strategic goals.