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Excel Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of The Heritage Council for a Communication Executive Officer. This role is a 2-year fixed-term contract.

The Communications Executive Officer will support the implementation of The Heritage Council’s Communications Strategy and will report to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, and work in partnership with the organisation’s professional officers and Heads of Service.

This post will serve to support the Communications and Public Engagement functions with a specific function to support the delivery of the organisation’s promotional campaigns, events and public engagement activities, including National Heritage Week.

Please note the closing date for applications is Monday the 06^th of October at 5pm. The full information booklet is available on the Heritage Council’s Website https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/news/jobs

The main duties of the Communication Executive Officer role include but are not limited to:

• To support the delivery of The Heritage Council’s Communications Strategy and public/citizen engagement strategies.
• To support the delivery of National Heritage Week in collaboration with the National Heritage Week Programme Manager.
• To work with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs to ensure all heritage information produced by Heritage Council (e.g. guidance documents, grant application forms, circulars, leaflets, website content) is easily understood and accessible to the public.
• To manage social media, website development, and contribute to The Heritage Council’s existing and emerging work in cultural, natural and built heritage.
• To support the coordination of Heritage Council events and to support a professional approach in event planning, management and delivery.
• To coordinate the development and management of the annual Heritage Council communications diary to outline all planned events, press launches, press releases and other activities that may arise.
• To manage The Heritage Council’s website in collaboration with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs and contractor.
• To develop and distribute digital communications (i.e. e-zine, Mailchimp notifications etc.) for communication with national and sectoral stakeholders
• To manage The Heritage Council’s social media channels.
• To administer and manage all information, file management and data management as it relates to all communications functions.
• To provide administrative support for budgetary and financial management for the Communications function.
• Support the delivery of other Heritage Council programmes, schemes and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
• To assist with the maintenance of the publications database.

Requirements:

Candidates must demonstrate in their cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and cv that they meet all the below essential criteria. If CV and Cover letter is being uploaded through a job board, please ensure to upload as one document, or alternatively email to Ciara Connolly to email address provided in the information booklet.

• At least 5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience of delivering projects through social media.
• Demonstrable experience of engagement with external groups and stakeholders to support communication project delivery.
• Budget management and financial literacy.
• Knowledge of office software, internet, and IT systems.
• Full unendorsed category B driving licence and full-time access to a car, or for candidates who are unable to drive, full time access to transport.

In Return:

• 2-year fixed-term contract
• Salary in line with Civil Service Grade of Executive Officer point 1, starting at €37,919
• 23 days annual leave
• Located in Kilkenny

To apply, please submit a cover letter (no more than two pages) with the role title in the subject line, outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and where you believe your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role. Additionally, please attach a comprehensive curriculum vitae (c.v) clearly showing the relevant achievements and experience in your career to date. If applying through a job board, please submit CV and Cover Letter as one document or alternatively email to Ciara Connolly at Please ensure to read the full information booklet which is available on the Heritage Council’s Website https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/news/jobs .For more information, please contact Ciara Connolly. Please note that only candidates who demonstrate they meet the essential criteria by way of a cover letter will be shortlisted.

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