Policy and Communications Officer

Policy and Communications Officer: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Help us reduce suicide by influencing national policy and practice

Are you passionate about influencing change? This important role will help advance (Company Name - Subscribers only)’ strategy of reducing suicide. You’ll help raise awareness of our work and be a key driver of change in policy and practice at both national and local level. Working collaboratively with volunteers, storytellers and partners you’ll ensure suicide remains a core focus of public health policy in Ireland.

Contract ?
€38,000 – €42,000 per annum plus benefits
Full time (35hrs per week)
Permanent
Hybrid working with link to our Dublin office
In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month. ?
We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

What you’ll do

Drive (Company Name - Subscribers only) Ireland’s policy and influencing strategy
Set policy and advocacy objectives and oversee actions and outcomes
Build relationships to influence decision-makers and partners
Help establish and support a Lived Experience Advisory Group
Turn data and evidence into clear, persuasive policy messages
Support branches with local advocacy and engagement
Manage (Company Name - Subscribers only) Ireland’s digital channels
Deliver and evaluate social media campaigns
Source and support storytellers for digital and media content
Create engaging digital and visual content aligned with brand standards
Support media relations

What you’ll bring
Proven experience in a policy, public affairs or advocacy role
Experience of influencing policy or practice to bring about change
Strong digital engagement and content creation skills
Experience managing social media channels and online campaigns
Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Clear and confident communication
Experience working with people with lived experience in a health or social care setting (desirable)
Project management experience (desirable)

Garda Vetting
We take safeguarding seriously at (Company Name - Subscribers only) and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role may have direct contact with adults at risk, this role will require Garda Vetting.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. (Company Name - Subscribers only) is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure (Company Name - Subscribers only) is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at (Company Name - Subscribers only).

Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and upload your CV.
For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.