Marketing and Communications – Programme Executive

Work Location: Dublin, Dundalk, Sligo or Cork

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role outlined in this job description are indicative of the currently envisaged scope and may be added to or altered as required, in line with the requirement of SEAI across Business Units/Department. They will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide expert marketing and communications advice and services to SEAI management and programme teams.

• Implement a strategic plan of communications promoting SEAI’s portfolio of programmes, services and activities across all energy users.

• Actively participate in press office service, including preparing press releases, proactive media relations, responding to press queries and supporting spokesperson training.

• Supporting the content origination and publication of significant SEAI reports.

• Providing marketing and communications support on SEAI’s flagship events and conferences such as The Energy Show and Energy Awards.

• Conduct target audience research, gathering insights to inform communications strategies and tactics.

• Work with procurement colleagues to appoint marketing and communications agencies to support the activities of the Communications team.

• Define metrics for programmes and monitor, review and adjust ongoing marketing programmes.

• Managing the Authority’s brand assets and portfolio to ensure their full and proper use.

• Work in close collaboration with the wider Communications team to maximise communications and content effectiveness.

To ensure that activity peaks within the Department are addressed in a proactive manner, it is expected that the candidate appointed to this role will need to be flexible in terms of working hours during these periods.

Knowledge & Skills

The knowledge and skills required include but are not limited to the following:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and creative skills.

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multitask, manage competing demands and work effectively to deadlines.

• Good reasoned and creative approach to problem solving.

• A capacity to build positive working relationship with colleagues and external stakeholders; to work in multi-disciplinary teams and to network effectively.

• Ability to focus on important information and make timely and sound decisions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work on own initiative and manage milestones.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A degree (a minimum of NFQ Level 7 or greater) in Marketing, Business, or other relevant discipline.

• Minimum three years’ directly relevant experience working in a comparable marketing and/or communications function.

• Highly competent in all aspects of the full marketing and communications mix.

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and ability to represent SEAI in a public forum.

• Well-developed IT skills.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in written / spoken Irish language.

• Knowledge / experience of working in the public sector.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

• General knowledge of sustainable energy and the renewable energy sector.

• Experience or knowledge of delivering positive customer experiences.

Key Competencies

At interview, candidates should demonstrate the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the general skills and competencies required at Level D grade. The key competencies that have been developed for roles at this grade level are as follows:

• Team Leadership

• Analysis and Decision Making

• Management and Delivery of Results

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development

• Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values

Deeming of Candidate to be Withdrawn

Candidates who do not attend for interview or other tests when and where required, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence, as the SEAI require regarding any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided to interviewees on written request.

Code of Practice

This campaign is being organised in accordance with the existing Code of Practice ‘Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service’ published by the Commissioners for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).

Conditions of Service

Tenure:

This position will be offered on a 5-year Fixed Term contract basis.

Salary Payment Arrangements:

The Level D salary scale for this position effective from 1st August 2025 is as follows: €52,026 to €76,520 (inclusive of one Long Service Increment (LSI1) which applies after three years additional service at Max of grade). Incremental progression will be subject to satisfactory performance.

Important Note:

Candidates should note that entry will be at the first point of the scale and the rate of remuneration, including incremental progression, will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Different terms and conditions may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant.

Location:

The place of work will be based at one of the SEAI offices as listed on cover page. SEAI offer the option to work in a hybrid working arrangement, in line with the SEAI Blended Working Policy. SEAI reserves the right, at its discretion, to change working location within reason on any future date.

Blended Working Arrangements:

As an employer, SEAI operates a blended working policy that facilitates access to remote working options having regard to work-life balance/integration, mental health, and the need for a safe and productive working environment. Blended working arrangements will be operated under SEAI’s Blended Working Policy, which currently requires staff to work from the office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Availability and patterns of blended working will be based on business needs and the suitability of the role and may be subject to change should the business needs dictate.

Probation:

On appointment, the appointee will serve a six (6) month probationary period. In certain circumstances, the probation period may be extended, in line with the SEAI’s Probationary Policy and Procedures.

Working Week:

Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time but will amount, on average, to not less than 41.25 hours per week (35 hours net of rest breaks). Pro-Rata will apply in the case of part-time role. Additional hours may from time to time be reasonably required to meet the requirements of the position. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time.

Annual Leave:

The annual leave allowance will be 29 working days a year, based on a five-day week and is exclusive of public holidays. Pro-rata will apply in the case of part-time role. Annual Leave is to be taken at a time or times convenient to SEAI.

Eligibility to Work:

The SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. Where applicable and to support a candidate’s application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void.

Those not eligible to apply for the role

Former Irish Public Service Employees - Certain Restrictions on Eligibility. Eligibility to apply for a position may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by an Irish Public Sector body and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Redundancy or Incentivised Retirement Scheme including the below.

• Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants

• Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER)

• Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010)

• Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013)

Declaration:

Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the appointee.

Standard Checks:

Any offer of employment made to a successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory reference verification and satisfactory verification of academic and professional qualifications. SEAI commits to treat all the information or documents received under GDPR guidelines.