Head of Strategic Communications

Head of Stakeholder & Strategic Technical Communications

I have an opportunity for a Strategic Communications professional to join a government organisation during a period of Strategic growth.

This organisation has a clear focus, to build their reputation and become a trusted advisor to Ireland and support its economic growth.

Reporting directly to the Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs, the Head of Stakeholder & Strategic Technical Communications will have full responsibility for all Strategic Stakeholder Communications including Public Affairs, to ensure there isa focus on effective partnerships and are seen as a trusted advisor with all key strategic stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable experience in integrated communications, working across stakeholder, public affairs, corporate, strategic and technical communications to build reputation

Experience in creating and leading the implementation of Communications strategy with excellent clear and concise writing skills for a range of audiences and in a variety of formats

Relevantthird level qualification and or accreditation is desirable

A minimum of 10 plus years experience in utilities or similar industries is desirable

Along with 5+ years working at a senior manager level.

Excellent leadership and people skills required, and a demonstrable ability to attract and develop a high performing committed team.

You will have significant leadership, change & transformation experience ideally in a similar regulated industry or multi stakeholder environment

Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions and ambiguity generating effective and pragmatic solutions to new situations and problems as they are presented.

Can quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships and influence effectively at all levels, both internally and externally

A proven track record of working in a commercially focused environment and working collaboratively across multiple functions and business areas

Excellent communicator with the capability to handle complex and difficult situations with thought and confidence

Proven track record of successful delivery against business objectives within a complex and large organisational context and have demonstrated an ability to align resources across these environments.

Strong negotiation skills with win/win mindset

Financially and commercially astute

Experience of implementing policies, systems and controls and overseeing the implementation of progressive policies.

This is a senior role with competitive salary package. €110-135k DOE

If this sounds like an opportunity that appeals or if you wanted to have a confidential discussion. Please contact Faye for more information.