Title:                         Communications Officer

Reports to:               Head of Communications

Contract type:          Permanent

Hours:                        Full-time (35 hours per week). Flexibility required

Location:                   The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin office) working

Salary:                        €49,000 per annum

Who we are

At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by 2025, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their cancer diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and support.

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team. As Communications Officer, you will play a key role in helping us to reach even more people with our vital services and grow our supporter base through traditional, digital and paid media.

If you are passionate about helping people and want to play a key role in the driving communications for a good cause this role is for you.

Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will work on a portfolio of Irish Cancer Society activities, developing exciting and innovative communications campaigns and will support the Head of Communications in the execution of these campaigns.

You will be a core member of the Communications Department and will play a key role in planning and delivering communications, through traditional and digital channels, that meet the overall strategic objectives of the Society.            

Key duties and responsibilities

Communications

·      Responsibility for the research, planning, development, timely execution and evaluation of a mix of communications campaigns and activities across the Irish Cancer Society (earned, owned and paid media).

·      Providing strategic and operational communications support to key campaigns in areas such as fundraising, services, research and advocacy.

·      Preparing and managing budgets for communications activities, in consultation with the budget holder.

Marketing and stakeholder engagement

·      Managing media relations, including media requests.

·      Ensuring brand consistency across all forms of communications.

·      Reporting to the Head of Communications on all activity.

·      Working closely with other teams across the organisation on specified projects in order to meet the Society's objectives.

·      Undertaking other duties as required.

Who you are

Person specification

·      Self-starter with initiative, creativity and ability to develop innovative and effective communications strategies for the leading health charity.

·      Proactive, professional approach with excellent writing skills.

·      Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and constantly meeting deadlines.

·      Ability to identify and negotiate opportunities for the Irish Cancer Society to grow its profile in the media consistent with our strategic objectives.

·      High level IT skills

·      Adept at working across all channels including traditional and digital media.

·      Established network of media contacts.

Your qualifications and experience

·      At least four years' experience in communications, PR or journalism.

·      Experience in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects is desirable.

·      A third level qualification or post-graduate qualification in communications desirable but not essential.

·      Proven track record in the development and implementation of communications strategies with tight deadlines.

·      Experience of the Irish healthcare arena is desirable, including healthcare policy.

The Society measures experience based on the quality of the experience obtained, rather than in time passed and welcomes applicants at all stages of their career.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position, please send curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amanda Walsh, Recruitment Administrator by email to recruitment@irishcancer.ie

The closing date for applications is close of business Thursday 23^rd February 2023.

The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES