Community Engagement Coordinator

The Role

At Glenveagh, we’re proud to build homes and create communities. And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

As one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We’re looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating community activity helping to increase local engagement and maximising benefit to communities in areas where Glenveagh build. The ideal candidate has a good background in event management or event marketing.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Deliver and support the Community Engagement programme for Glenveagh at a local level
• Develop content for distribution through multiple channels including - newsletters, social media and email campaigns to drive employees’ awareness and involvement in community engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for residents, neighbouring businesses, schools, institutions, and communities.
• Respond to enquiries from community members and other interested parties either directly or by engaging with the relevant stakeholder.
• Aid delivery of sponsorships at a local and a national level working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum benefit for all parties
• Research and identify key local, regional, and national opportunities aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders, partners
• Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time

Requirements

• Marketing/PR/ Events experience, including a good knowledge and understanding of using social media as an engagement and publicity tool.
• Strong event management ability; can create and implement plans and adapt to changing priorities and timelines quickly and easily.
• Agility; able to respond quickly to evolving business and people needs.
• Evidence of building robust relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with various groups including non-profit organisations and/or community groups would be a distinct advantage
• Full clean driving licence required

Benefits

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance related bonus
• Regular compensation reviews
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme