We are seeking an experienced, confident and hands-on Marketing & Communications Manager to take ownership of our communications strategy across a large and diverse partner network of over 14,000 partners. This is a pivotal role for a strong communicator and natural leader who can both develop strategy and deliver execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping, implementing and continuously improving our communications approach, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. You will be expected to “own the piece” — bringing insight, structure and clear recommendations, and confidently leading communications initiatives from concept through to delivery.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: Open to negotiation, dependent on experience
Working model: Hybrid working
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with a strong likelihood of permanency
Location: Main office Swords, North County Dublin
Reporting To: Director of Operations
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and manage an ongoing, multi-channel communications strategy aligned to organisational goals
Lead communications with a network of 14,000+ partners, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, timely and engaging
Act as the central owner for all partner communications, providing solutions and recommendations on strategy, content and channels
Work closely with the Director of Operations and senior stakeholders to support operational priorities through effective communication
Create and deliver communications plans, campaigns and key messaging frameworks
Ensure communications are measured, evaluated and refined based on performance and feedback
Manage content creation across digital, written and partner-facing communications
Provide confident leadership and direction, influencing stakeholders and driving best practice across the organisation
Stay hands-on in delivery while maintaining a strategic, forward-looking perspective
Key Skills & Experience:
Proven track record of developing and implementing communications and/or marketing strategies
Significant experience in a senior communications or marketing role, ideally within a complex or large-scale partner environment
Strong leadership presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly confident communicator, comfortable advising senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into practical, effective execution
Self-starter who takes ownership, identifies opportunities and proactively proposes solutions
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and large communication audiences
Strong organisational and project management skills
Personal Attributes:
Confident, credible and decisive
Hands-on and delivery-focused
Commercially and operationally aware
Collaborative, but comfortable taking the lead
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of David McCoy or email David at david.mccoy@osborne.ie call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334 If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
