Communications and Stakeholder Engagement - Executive Officer in Dublin

About the Role

The Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Executive Officer will play a key role in identifying and communicating the AHRRA’s key messages, statements and decisions to the media and to relevant stakeholders. This is a pivotal role in terms of developing effective relationships with the AHRRA’s key stakeholders, both internal and external, as well as supporting the development and maintenance of AHRRA’s Corporate Communications and Engagement Strategy. This will include the AHRRA’s website, corporate visual identity and relevant social media.

Details

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: €38,803

Closing date: 16th November 2026, 12 noon

Reporting to: Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Employing Authority: The Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA)

Office Location: 7 Fitzwilliam Street, Lower, Dublin 2

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Third level qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Languages or Journalism.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in communications / media relations, particularly experience engaging with journalists, senior executives and/or senior public sector stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong digital communications skills, including experience monitoring, updating and creating content through content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and social media channels.
• Excellent understanding of the Irish media, political and public policy environment.
• A proven ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in delivering media relations / public affairs reports.
• Experience in design and desk-top publishing.
• Competency in the Irish language, both written and spoken.
• Fluency in current trends in digital platforms for communication campaigns.
• Relevant experience in a similar role within a regulatory body, State agency, public sector organisation or comparable environment.

How to Apply

Candidates are required to submit an application form and upload a copy of their CV, and a cover letter (maximum two pages) demonstrating how their skills, experience, and achievements meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button below. Applications must be submitted before the application closing date.

Please note that late applications or applications not received through the correct channel, as indicated above, will not be considered. Applicants should note that canvassing will result in your exclusion from the process.