Marketing & Communications Executive

at  JJ Rhatigan Company

DESCRIPTION

JJ Rhatigan & Company is a Tier 1, main building contractor headquartered in Galway for over 70 years and is one of the most recognisable names in Irish construction. Our objective is for a steady sustainable growth over the next five years strengthening our position as a competitive, high-quality, safe and innovative construction services company.
JJR provides a real opportunity for our employees to build their careers, develop their skills and grow as part of the Rhatigan team. We employ over 420 employees across Ireland and the UK, and we operate a business that values and rewards those employees.
JJ Rhatigan is in construction for the long-term, to nurture relationships with existing and new clients and to copper-fasten partnerships across our supply chain. We have a well-deserved reputation for delivering complex, large-scale developments on time and on budget. Our collaborative work culture and dedication to innovation and technology are and will continue to be the key to our success.
Job Title: Marketing & Communications Executive
Location: JJ Rhatigan & Company, Galway Head Office
An excellent opportunity has arisen within JJ Rhatigan & Co. for a highly motivated, focused, and ambitious professional to support the Marketing & Communications function. The successful candidate will support the Marketing & Communications Director in the development of the marketing strategy and the management of Marketing & Communications plan.

EDUCATION

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, Business, or related field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing and communications roles, with a focus on strategy development and plan management.
• Proven experience in brand management and building brand awareness.
• Demonstrated success in guiding teams in day-to-day marketing and communications activity.
• Strong background in digital marketing, including advertising strategies, content creation, and channel development.
• Experience in managing PR initiatives, multi-channel advertising campaigns, media monitoring, and reputation management.
• Familiarity with ESG principles and reporting.
• Previous experience in business development, including lead generation and client presentations.
• Experience in stakeholder relationship management through satisfaction surveys, communications campaigns, and networking.
• Familiarity with the construction industry, especially in prequalification processes, is a plus.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong digital marketing skills, including proficiency in SEO, social media, and online advertising.
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office, and in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in using the Adobe Creative Suite for day-to-day presentations and content creation.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management skills for overseeing campaigns and initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor the marketing and prequal teams.
• Analytical skills for measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Relationship-building skills to establish and nurture connections with stakeholders.

Please refer the Job description for details