Communications Manager & Executive Support

Who We Are

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021). St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent

Description

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT - GRADE 7

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours per Week)

Salary: €58,254- €75,728* (*LSI)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work

Interested applicants must possess the following:

• Relevant third level qualification in the area of Communications/PR or related field.
• Full driving license.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in Communications role which included media relations, public relations, digital media.
• Experience as an administrator.
• Experience of leading and managing communications projects.
• Good knowledge of the not for profit/charity sector.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, energetic and results driven.
• Excellent writing skills & organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills with experience developing websites and social networking for organisational objectives.
• Experience in evaluating communications activity and reporting evidence of impact.
• Experience in managing website, e-zines and social media with technical proficiency to create and deliver content in house.

How to apply

ALL the below must be received before the application is deemed complete:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.

• A short cover letter, no more than 2 pages, outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Communications Manager & Executive support for St. Michael’s House.

HSE consolidated pay scales will apply. If no prior public sector experience, then successful candidate will enter at Point 1 of the salary scale.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.

A panel may be formed for future vacancies over the next 12 months.

Informal enquiries to Tara Molloy at tara.molloy@smh.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications at 5pm on 26th February 2025