The Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is hiring a Communications Manager at its Clontarf headquarters. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced communications professional to define the organisation’s voice, lead a full-scale repositioning, and build an integrated communications function at one of Ireland’s most respected disability services providers.
Role Overview
With the launch of its 2025–2030 Strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, the Central Remedial Clinic is seeking a visionary Communications Manager to lead its communications agenda on the national stage. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, build stakeholder relationships, and drive meaningful change for the people and communities the CRC serves.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and define the organisation’s communications voice and brand positioning at a national level.
- Build and manage an integrated communications function from the ground up.
- Drive communications strategy during a period of organisational transformation and strategic repositioning.
- Lead media engagement and public affairs, developing compelling narratives that advance the CRC’s mission.
- Cultivate and sustain high-value partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups including the HSE, Government departments, and NGO partners.
- Oversee strategic projects, departmental budgets, and relationships with external creative agencies.
Requirements
- Proven track record in a senior communications role within a complex or challenging environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading communications through periods of organisational change or restructuring.
- Strong media relations and public affairs expertise, including narrative development and press engagement.
- Skilled stakeholder diplomat with experience managing relationships across public sector, government, and voluntary sector bodies.
- Extensive experience managing strategic projects, budgets, and external agency partnerships.
Salary and Contract
This is a permanent, whole-time post remunerated at the Grade VII (Clerical) scale: €60,613 – €73,516 per annum (9-point scale), plus long-service increments of €76,151 and €78,795 where applicable. Salary is based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 February 2026 (grade code 0582).
Location
This role is based at the Central Remedial Clinic, Clontarf, Dublin. The CRC is a national leader in disability services, operating across multiple sites and serving a wide geographic catchment. The Communications Manager will be at the centre of the organisation’s national profile, working closely with the senior leadership team to advance its public presence and strategic positioning.
About the Central Remedial Clinic
The Central Remedial Clinic is one of Ireland’s foremost disability services organisations, providing clinical, therapeutic, and support services to children and adults with physical disabilities and complex needs. A Section 38 organisation funded by the HSE, the CRC is entering an exciting new chapter with the launch of its 2025–2030 Strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable — a framework designed to transform how the organisation delivers, communicates, and connects with those it serves.
Application Details
Reference: 98913
For informal enquiries, contact Norma Brophy at nbrophy@crc.ie or by phone at 087-1002728.
