Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement - Assistant Principal  in Dublin

About the Role

The Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement will lead the AHRRA’s communications and stakeholder engagement function. The postholder will shape and deliver a strategic, evidence-based communications service and stakeholder engagement that supports the AHRRA’s Business Plan, protects and enhances organisational reputation, builds our networks, highlights our impact, and positions the Agency as a trusted voice in Assisted Human Reproduction, Surrogacy and in the regulation of services. The AHRRA is a new regulatory body that is in its infancy and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the AHRRA’s new website, assisting in the development of and rolling out the AHRRA’s brand guidelines and logo and leading the design of the AHRRA’s policies, procedures and information guidance documents.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• A recognised qualification at a minimum of Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, media, public affairs, business, social sciences, humanities or another relevant discipline; or a relevant professional qualification and equivalent suitable experience.
• At least 7 years’ relevant professional experience in communications, media, public relations, stakeholder engagement, or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a management or leadership role, with responsibility for planning, prioritising and delivering a substantial body of work through staff and/or external providers.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining cross divisional relationships, including with senior management and staff at all levels.
• Strong drafting, editorial and presentation skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and audience-appropriate material on complex issues.
• Experience of managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Significant experience across a range of communications disciplines, including media relations, reactive press handling, public relations, digital communications, internal communications, content development and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of advising senior executives or senior management teams on areas such as: communications strategy, messaging, media handling, stakeholder engagement and reputational matters.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant experience in a similar role in other regulatory agencies or other State/public bodies.
• Experience in drafting content for social media sites such as LinkedIn, Instagram.
• Experience in using modern content creation tools such as Canva etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, and in particular excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Details

Location: Dublin

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: €83,113

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Who to contact for enquiries: [email protected]

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.