Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Clerical Grade VII, Permanent Full-time Contract

The Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is at a historic inflection point. Established in 1951, we are evolving from a traditional charity model into a progressive, rights-based, and evidence-led national complex disability service provider. With approximately 400 staff and serving 4,000 people annually, we are a major Section 38 agency operating within a restructured healthcare framework.

With the launch of our 2025–2030 Strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, we are seeking a visionary and influential Communications Manager to define our voice on the national stage. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a full organisational repositioning and shape an integrated communications function from the outset.

We are seeking a high-calibre leader with the experience to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes:

• Senior Communications Track Record: Proven experience in a senior communications role in a challenging, complex environment or market
• Transformation Leadership: Experience leading and managing communications during periods of organisational change or restructuring.
• Media & Public Affairs Expertise: A demonstrated track record in media engagement and narrative building.
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Skilled at building and sustaining high-value partnerships across diverse groups including the HSE, Government, and NGOs in partnership with members of the CRC leadership team
• Project & Budget Management: Extensive experience overseeing strategic projects, departmental budgets, and external creative agencies.

We are looking for someone who shares our values of respect, person centeredness, collaboration, quality, courage and stewardship. Someone with integrity, and who thrives in a dynamic environment where innovation and courage matter. If you want to lead with purpose and help us redefine what great communication looks like in an organisation that is evolving dynamically, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape CRC’s national voice on disability, rights and inclusion
• A leadership role with strategic influence, collaborative senior team culture and impact across services
• Competitive remuneration
• Blended working
• Professional development supports
• A values-led environment committed to accessibility and inclusion

The successful candidate must have the following essential requirements:

• Degree-level qualification; communications-related discipline desirable
• Experience in complex markets and organisational situations.
• Strong understanding of the Irish media, healthcare [and political] landscape
• Demonstrated track record in media engagement, national campaigning, narrative-building and issue framing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experienced organisational spokesperson
• Skilled at building and sustaining high-value partnerships across diverse stakeholders including the HSE, Government, disability organisations and NGOs
• Strategic thinker with strong project, budget and team leadership experience
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities effectively

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with accessible communication formats (e.g. Easy Read, ISL, alt-media)
• Candidate can demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement through the application of Lean Principles (or similar).

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Clerical Grade VII (0582) (Current pay scale €60,613– 78,795)

Please apply through Rezoomo. The closing date for applications is 22nd March 2026. We reserve the right to close the campaign early. Informal enquiries to HR, hr@crc.ie.

Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle.

This role is subject to HSE Approval.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.

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