Vacancy ID

2711

Department/Authority

Civil Service 

Department/Authority Website

https://www.gov.ie/en/about-govie/

Advertising Date

20/03/2026
 

County

Nationwide 

Location

Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow

Closing Date for Application

09/04/2026, 15:00
 

Grade

Communications Officer 

Contract

Permanent 

Type of role

Civil Service

Job summary

The Civil Service is now looking to recruit Communications Officers at Executive Officer level. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Irish Civil Service which is dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential by providing access to professional development opportunities and career progression.

The majority of vacancies arising over the lifetime of the panel are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled from this panel. 

Main Duties of the Job

Communications Officers will be involved in a variety of areas, such as press and media relations, social media management, content creation, and marketing and advertising campaigns. The role of Communications Officer offers plenty of variety and the chance to build your experience across a range of areas.

Please see the Role Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements. 

Information about the organisation

The Civil Service is a large, complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. It has a diverse set of responsibilities, and its Civil Servants make a vital contribution to Irish life, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services.