Corporate Communications Officer

Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment

Dublin City Centre

My client, a government organisation, is currently recruiting for a Corporate Communications Officer. This is a 3-year fixed term contract position. Reporting to the Communications and Information Manager. ROLE SUMMARY. Part of the Quality, Scientific Affairs and Communications department, the Communications section is responsible for the development and implementation of communications activities which support the successful delivery of the companys strategic plan and, in particular, the goal to ensure that users of health products are as well informed as possible. Reporting to the Communications and Information Manager, the Corporate Communications Officer will contribute to the delivery of companys communications objectives, which include: o Building greater understanding and awareness of the company as an organisation and of the role we play in respect of protecting public and animal health. o Protecting and promoting the companys brand to establish trust and credibility among stakeholders. o Delivering clear, targeted information on the products we regulate. o Managing the companys corporate communications platforms incorporating our digital communications activities. o Supporting collaboration and engagement with key stakeholder groups including patients and healthcare professionals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES. - Strategic Objectives. o Contribute to communications activities that support the successful delivery of the companys strategic plan and relevant goals. o Contribute to building awareness of the company and protecting its reputation by ensuring that a regular flow of relevant information, regulatory guidance and news is presented through a range of communications and media channels incorporating both new and traditional platforms. o Support the Communications and Information Manager in the development and implementation of the communications strategy. - Operational Objectives. o Brand management including oversight of brand guidelines. o Working collaboratively with departments to source content for proactive information and media campaigns in addition to supporting the companys social media presence. o Supporting the Communications and Information Manager in managing communications for reactive issues such as product safety issues. o Supporting the companys public relations activities including both proactive initiatives and reactive media queries. - Quality and Knowledge Management. o Working to the procedures and policies of the companys Quality Management System. o Assisting the Communications and Information Manager in ensuring that appropriate standard operating procedures and guidelines relating to communications and information activities are developed, implemented and kept up-to-date. o Assisting the Communications and Information Manager to ensure that there are effective mechanisms in place to capture, store and communicate key information, experience and knowledge gained by the section. - Performance Management. o Managing, compiling and analysing communications statistics to track performance and outcomes, and identifying opportunities for improvement in communications activities where possible. o Reporting regularly on progress against specified objectives, tasks and KPIs. o Participating in companys Performance Development Programme (PDP. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. - To be considered for this post, candidates must have: o A third level qualification in communications, public relations, marketing, digital marketing or other related field. Candidates with other qualifications with relevant on the job experience and skills may be considered. o A minimum of 2 years relevant and demonstrable experience of successfully identifying, developing and executing corporate communications campaigns and content. o Experience in public relations including management of media and stakeholder queries. - In addition to this the ideal candidate will have; o Experience of issue management and risk communications. o Previous involvement in external stakeholder management and engagement. o A background in utilising social media as a corporate communications tool. o Knowledge of website content management systems. o Knowledge of the design of infographics and other visuals to support corporate communications activities. CLOSING DATE. The closing date for applications for this post is Monday, 16th November 2020. For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Zoe on +353 1 2784671 or e-mail zhamilton@thornshaw.com. Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. Tel: +353 1 2784671.

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