Communications Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION:    COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

LOCATION:                 33 LOWER LEESON STREET, DUBLIN 2

CONTRACT:               PERMANENT

REPORTS TO:             COMMUNICATIONS AND POLICY MANAGER

SALARY:                    €45,400

OVERVIEW:      

The Corporate Services Department provides a range of legal, regulatory, communications and governance services in support of Tuath Housing Association’s (the Association) business objectives. The Communications is responsible for communicating the Association’s vision and activities to our audiences and stakeholders, both internal and external.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:



The Communications Coordinator is responsible for contributing to improving overall Association performance in relation to communications, policies and projects.  

A full clean driving licence and daily use of a car are essential for this post.

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Assist with the delivery of the Association’s strategy and plans through various communications channels and active stakeholder engagement including central and local government officials, media and other organisations and stakeholders
2. Seek out and develop opportunities that enhance the public profile of the Association
3. Support all aspects of the Association’s public affairs media relations and marketing communications, including increasing the Association’s profile and building a strong reputation
4. Work with the Communications and Policy Manager to draft publications such as the Annual Report, and other marketing or info materials
5. Ensure the Association’s online presence via the website and various social media platforms is maintained
6. Manage branding and ensure consistency of the use of the brand
7. Support the Communications and Policy Manager in ensuring the Association’s Communication Strategy and Business Continuity Communications Plans are kept up to date
8. Monitor, evaluate and report on all communications activity, reporting evidence of impact on Strategic Objectives and making recommendations for future work.
9. Work with and support other staff in their communications with external agencies, as required
10. Organise organisational events that involve the celebration and/or promotion of the work of the Association
11. Sustain the company culture and drive engagement through employee communications.
12. Actively develop the relationship between the work of the Corporate Services Department and its internal customers by collaborating on projects
13. Share new knowledge and research internally, supporting a culture of innovation
14. Support the Executive Team and internal teams with the preparation of reports, presentations and related research as required
15. Develop a culture of ‘constant improvement’ in compliance with specific focus on process, controls and system
16. Represent the Communications Team and the Organisation at external events

Training

1. Request / Attend training appropriate to your role.

Other

1. To positively promote the Association in all activities.
2. To exercise discretion in all aspects of the role.
3. Any other duties which are consistent with your role.

This job description is not definitive or restrictive and will be subject to periodic review.