Communications Manager in Dublin

About the Role

Communications Manager

Clerical Grade VII, Permanent Full-time Contract

The Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is at a historic inflection point. Established in 1951, we are evolving from a traditional charity model into a progressive, rights-based, and evidence-led national complex disability service provider. With approximately 400 staff and serving 4,000 people annually, we are a major Section 38 agency operating within a restructured healthcare framework.

With the launch of our 2025–2030 Strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, we are seeking a visionary and influential Communications Manager to define our voice on the national stage. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a full organisational repositioning and shape an integrated communications function from the outset.

We are seeking a high-calibre leader with the experience to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes:

• Senior Communications Track Record: Proven experience in a senior communications role in a challenging, complex environment or market
• Transformation Leadership: Experience leading and managing communications during periods of organisational change or restructuring.
• Media & Public Affairs Expertise: A demonstrated track record in media engagement and narrative building.
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Skilled at building and sustaining high-value partnerships across diverse groups including the HSE, Government, and NGOs in partnership with members of the CRC leadership team
• Project & Budget Management: Extensive experience overseeing strategic projects, departmental budgets, and external creative agencies.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have the following essential requirements:

• Degree-level qualification; communications-related discipline desirable
• Experience in complex markets and organisational situations.
• Strong understanding of the Irish media, healthcare [and political] landscape
• Demonstrated track record in media engagement, national campaigning, narrative-building and issue framing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experienced organisational spokesperson
• Skilled at building and sustaining high-value partnerships across diverse stakeholders including the HSE, Government, disability organisations and NGOs
• Strategic thinker with strong project, budget and team leadership experience
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities effectively

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with accessible communication formats (e.g. Easy Read, ISL, alt-media)
• Candidate can demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement through the application of Lean Principles (or similar).

Details

Location: Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland

Salary: €61,219–€79,583 per year

Closing date: 31 Jul 2026

How to Apply

Informal enquiries to Human Resources - hr@crc.ie

Please submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button below. It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Please note that on the date of application you must have a right to work in Ireland.