Administrative
Grade VI
€55,090 - €67,304 gross per annum

Annual Salary
Louth
Permanent Wholetime

Job Summary

The Communications Officer will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time which will involve the promotion of the work of Louth County Council, dealing with the media and enhancing the communications work of the Council, internally and externally, generally.
The Communications Officer will report to the (Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services) or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive.
Such duties include inter alia:

Roles and responsibilities of the Communications Officer:

• Organisation and management of all aspects of communications for Louth County Council, both internally and externally.
• Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Senior Management Team in developing a culture of PR and media awareness in the Council.
• Establishing and leading a Louth County Council Communications Working Group comprising of representatives from across the organisation.
• Lead in the development and management of any Communications Strategy
• Co-ordinating national media campaigns such as My Council Day and working closely with the Media and Communications Team in the Local Government Management Agency.
• Media monitoring.
• Drafting and publishing of press releases and website content
• Building positive relationships with local and national media and handling media queries in a timely fashion.
• Support delivery of the Irish Language scheme.
• Developing engagement strategies to successfully complete statutory and non-statutory consultation processes. This could include organising information sessions, focus groups, webinars, online content.
• Maximising the value in the Council’s digital and online communication e.g. create promotional videos relating to the work of the Organisation or project visualisations of projects to assist with public engagements.
• Develop branding for the Council to be used across all projects e.g. logos, style guides, etc.
• The person selected will possess an in-depth knowledge and experience in the policy and strategic issues and responsibilities of a Local Authority.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday 9th September 2024 at 4.30 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

Have you:

• Typed and completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information?
• Attached a current class B driving licence?

DO NOT:

• Forward any references or CVs with the application form.
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit False or misleading information. This may lead to later termination of employment.

DO:

• Submit your application by email only to recruitment@louthcoco.ie and put ‘Communications Officer’ in the subject bar.
• Attach a current class B Driving Licence with your application form.
• Ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30 p.m. on Monday 9th September 2024.
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Louth County Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

Louth County Council