Head of Communications and Engagement

at  Spencer Recruitment

Smithfield, County Dublin, Ireland -

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Immediate28 Apr, 2025Not Specified28 Jan, 20252 year(s) or aboveTeam Management,Public Affairs,Communications,Journalism,Stakeholder Engagement,Legal SystemNoNo
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Description:

Our client, a leading organisation in the legal sector seeks an experienced and dynamic Head of Communications and Engagement to lead and enhance its communications strategy.
This high-impact leadership role involves developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to engage members, the public, and key industry stakeholders.
The role offers an opportunity to shape the organisation’s communications approach, elevate its profile, and work closely with senior leadership.
This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver the organisation’s communications strategy aligned with its goals.
  • Oversee external, internal, and member communications, ensuring consistency.
  • Manage branding, corporate identity, website content, and social media channels.
  • Lead and develop the communications team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Build stakeholder engagement frameworks and establish cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Manage press relations, media engagement, and provide strategic communications advice.
  • Coordinate responses to critical issues or crises.

Requirements:

  • Experience: 7+ years in communications, with 2+ years in a senior position; public affairs, journalism, or regulatory communication experience preferred.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Irish legal system, political landscape, and media environment.
  • Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, team management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Digital: Proven ability to leverage digital media platforms.

Desirable:

  • Senior communications experience in legal or regulatory sectors.
  • Academic background in communications, public affairs, or related fields.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Smithfield, CO. Dubli

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver the organisation’s communications strategy aligned with its goals.
  • Oversee external, internal, and member communications, ensuring consistency.
  • Manage branding, corporate identity, website content, and social media channels.
  • Lead and develop the communications team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Build stakeholder engagement frameworks and establish cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Manage press relations, media engagement, and provide strategic communications advice.
  • Coordinate responses to critical issues or crises


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Public Relations/PR

Marketing / Advertising / MR / PR

Public Relations

Graduate

Proficient

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Smithfield, County Dublin, Ireland