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What is the role? Communications functions vary across organisations, and the specific role and responsibilities of a Communications Officer will depend on the organisation and area to which you are assigned. Communications Units typically cover areas such as: • Press and media relations, working as part of a team in a Press Office; • Social media management; • Content creation, including design, photography and videography; • Digital communications and website management; • Marketing and advertising campaigns and public information initiatives; • Internal communications. The role of Communications Officer offers plenty of variety and the chance to build your experience across a range of areas. As a Communications Officer you will work as part of a team to drive the organisation’s communications strategy. For example, depending on the organisation or role to which you are assigned, you may be focused on liaising with members of the media to ensure clear and accurate information is communicated, managing media queries and coordinating media engagements, press conferences and interviews. Equally, you may be involved in the development of content and campaigns for social media, websites or other internal and external communication channels. Promotion and progression opportunities are available within communications through open competitions to Communications Specialist (HEO), Communications Manager (AP) and Head of Communications (PO). It is important to note that the role may require an element of evening/weekend work, or off-site events. Civil Service overtime and travel and subsistence arrangements and rates will apply, as appropriate. Key duties and responsibilities: As mentioned above, communications functions vary across organisations, and the specific role and responsibilities of a Communications Officer will depend on the organisation and area to which you are assigned. The following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Officer role: • Liaising with the media and managing enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone and email; • Preparing press releases, briefing documents and other communications materials; • Arranging and organising events, interviews, launches, photocalls and press conferences; • Contributing to the development and implementation of communications campaigns and programmes; • Summarising complex information and producing accessible communications for a variety of channels and audiences with different needs; • Creating content for social media, websites and other channels including photography, videography and graphic design; • Updating and editing websites; • Supporting stakeholder consultation programmes; • Collaborating effectively with teams across the Department/Agency to ensure the delivery of high-quality work in a timely manner; • Monitoring media and current affairs across print, broadcast and social/digital and Oireachtas business; • Supporting the delivery of internal communications programmes; • Dealing effectively with a broad range of information sources and identifying key issues and trends; • Supporting the implementation of systems to ensure the smooth running of the communications function and taking ownership to ensure issues are resolved or escalated to the proper personnel to resolve in a timely manner; • Making effective recommendations for communications activities; • General administrative duties, ensuring day-to-day support for managers as required; • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role that may be identified from time to time. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties of the successful candidate. It is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. Positions requiring specialist Irish language skills The Civil Service is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that vacancies arising which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals), may be filled from this competition. In this regard, individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who indicate their interest and who are successful at the final selection stages will be required to undergo certain assessments through Irish, e.g. interview and/or written test, prior to being considered for such a position. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Essential Requirements, Qualifications and Experience On the closing date of Thursday, 9th April 2026, to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements: A qualification of at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent); and At least one year’s relevant professional experience in at least two of the following areas: Media engagement / press office Public relations Public affairs Journalism Event management Social media management Multimedia content creation Graphic design Website management Advertising Marketing Internal communications programmes In order to be effective in the role of a Communications Officer, candidates should have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present material in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner; A good understanding of communications and the evolving communications landscape, including digital and social media, marketing, branding and advertising; Good knowledge and understanding of current affairs and the media landscape across print, broadcast and digital platforms; The ability to use information and communications technology, including a good level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages; Good research, editorial skills and storytelling ability; The ability to work calmly under pressure and deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines; The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; Strong organisational skills with a commitment to achieving quality results and ensuring all tasks are completed to a very high standard; A high level of motivation and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team; A willingness to share ideas and information with the purpose of achieving a particular result; Motivation, flexibility and willingness to adapt and positively contribute to the implementation of change, and the ability to use own initiative as and when appropriate; The ability to absorb new information quickly, understand new concepts and relationships, and the awareness to focus on important information; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build and maintain relationships and successfully engage, persuade and collaborate with internal colleagues; The self-confidence and resilience necessary to cope with challenging and/or sensitive situations; A keen interest in public affairs and be committed to the concept of Public Service. Desirable • Proficiency in Irish. Candidates who wish to have their ability in Irish assessed may be required to undergo a language assessment in order to satisfy publicjobs of their ability to communicate effectively in Irish. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate the capabilities required for effective performance at this level. Civil Service (Government Departments and Offices) Dublin/Nationwide Permanent – Full time Starting at €38,419 3pm on Thursday, 9th April 2026
Low Vision Specialist
Job Title: Low Vision Specialist Location: Cork Reporting to: Low Vision Clinic Lead Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time Contract Hours: 20 per week Salary Scale Range: €43,268 - €62,529 Annual Leave: pro rata of 30 days (full time equivalent) Role Purpose The Low Vision Specialist is responsible for assessing and supporting children and young people with visual impairments and complex needs. The role focuses on maximising each child’s functional vision, independence, and participation in education, play, and daily life through individualised, evidence-based interventions. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team at ChildVision, the specialist will also support families—particularly in the early years—by providing guidance, triaging needs, and ensuring access to appropriate services. Key Responsibilities
Head Of Quality And Pedagogy
The postholder will be responsible for the planning, implementation, assurance and audit of the Quality Improvement Unit processes within the Southern Regional College. The role will be in accordance with the vision of establishing the College as a key centre for professional and technical skills training and education. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd April 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Deputy Head Of Finance
The post holder will report to the Assistant Director of Finance and will have primary responsibility for leading the Finance team to deliver the main regulatory and technical aspects of the Accounting function, overseeing financial returns required by the College and ensuring their accuracy and validity to meet the needs of the College and its regulatory bodies. This will include, ensuring systems and procedures are in place to maintain data quality, the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, month end preparation of financial information and other statutory returns. The post holder will act as Deputy to the Assistant Director of Finance and contribute to the strategic financial planning for the College ensuring that appropriate financial management systems are established and maintained. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd April 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Afterschool Team Member
We are Kids Inc. We provide Early Years and Afterschool Care services. With an experience of more than 25 years in the childcare industry, we're one of the most established organizations operating geographically all over Ireland. Our goal to extend children’s daily learning by involving them in a wide range of sports and creative programs, with a strict ‘No Screen Time’ policy. With 4 Creches and Preschool services in Dublin, Kids Inc is also hosting over 60 'Onsite" Breakfast and Afterschool Care programs throughout the country. We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about working with children to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Term-Time TM, in Barefield NS, to join our busy Afterschool & Holiday service. The Role:
Team Leader
What is the role? The Team Leader will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering quality standards of care and support to children with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will report to the Service Manager and will play a key role in ensuring the provision of high quality, responsive and sustainable services in accordance with HIQA standards and relevant legislation. Our aim is to ensure that each person we support achieves their optimum potential. Location: Lemongrove, Enniscorthy, Wexford Job type: Full time 40-hour contract. Day, afternoon and/or evening shifts, occasional weekends. About Resilience Since 2011 high-growth Irish company Resilience has continued to lead the way in transforming health and social care in Ireland. Our essence is to help build resilience in the people we support to bring the possible to life. Our Social Care division is providing progressive Residential, Day and Outreach Services for people with Disabilities, Autism and Prader Willi Syndrome – helping people to realise their potential. We are looking for passionate people to join our Permanent Team and build a future in rewarding work that truly changes lives. Requirements
Financial Advisor
Are you ready to help great clients build their future? Ifac Financial Planning provides advice and guidance to our members in the areas of Life Assurance, Pensions, Investments and Savings. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are currently recruiting a full-time Financial Advisor to join our talented team in Donegal. The Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to join our talented team of proactive professional advisors servicing clients in Donegal. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of Financial Planning at Ifac - to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region. About Ifac Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp) . Our Purpose Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive. Our Ambition With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector. Why Join Ifac ? At Ifac , we are more than just a workplace – we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Newly/Part Qualified Accountant
Are you ready to join a high-performance accounting team delivering excellent client advice and outcomes? We are seeking an experienced and talented Newly/Part Qualified Accountant to join our Tullamore/Mullingar office and work closely with our Partners and specialist teams. The Role This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. Our Newly/Part Qualified Accountant will work closely with our team of Accountants in our Tullamore/Mullingar office to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide expert advisory and accounting services to our Agri & SME clients. About Ifac Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a Prime Global member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). Our Purpose Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive. Our Ambition With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector. Why Join Ifac ? At Ifac , we are more than just a workplace – we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Retail Associate
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for a part time Retail Associate to join our DV8 Fermoy store with weekday and day time availability. Some retail experience would be great, but we provide full training & development, so we don’t enforce the need for previous experience! About the Role To be a successful Retail Associate at DV8 you will: · Offer friendly and helpful service to all of our customers · Keep our salesfloor looking spotless, tidy and easy to shop from · Be working at any part of the store be it salesfloor or the stockroom · Operate the till for both cash and card payments- full training will be provided · Undertake other tasks to help smooth running of the store Some of DV8 Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines
Supervisor
About DV8 With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for part time RetailSupervisor to join our DV8 Ennis store, please note that full flexibility will be required.Step into a role as a Supervisor where you will lead the sales team by example, using an excellent understanding of product with a friendly, welcoming approach to provide excellent customer service, ensuring your team does the same. Ideally you should have experience working as a supervisor in a similar environment although we will consider other relevant experience to this role too! About the Role Being a supervisor in DV8 is a responsible but rewarding role with a clear path for progression, as part of your duties you will – · Provide excellent customer service, greeting our customers with a smile and help them as much as you can · Be responsible for opening and closing of the store following the security procedures · Ensure that our customers have the best shopping experience by ensuring all our products are priced and the shop floor is clean and tidy at all times · Maintain high standards of merchandise in store ensuring our products are positioned to look their best · Be responsible for the operation of the till for both card and cash payments – training will be provided if necessary Some of Our Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines
