Key Details:

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full-time, Specified Purpose Contract*

*The specified purpose is a Maternity leave Cover (Approximate duration 11months)

Salary: €69,149 - €109,980 *

*T he successful candidate will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they have existing public sector experience 

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 3pm

Application Form: Failte Ireland_Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs – Internal Communications (Temporary, Full-time) _Application Form.docx

Fáilte Ireland invites applications for the position of Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs – Internal Communications. Part of the Corporate Communications team, the Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs – Internal Communications is a strategic role for an action-oriented communications professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Working closely with the Comms Team, the CEO and Executive team, senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, the successful candidate will be confident operating at senior level and will have a focus on strategic outputs and staff engagement. As part of a small team, they will bring strong judgement and leadership skills, strategic thinking, campaign execution skills and the ability to manage competing priorities to the role.  

Job Purpose: 

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, results-driven self-starter, responsible for shaping and delivering Fáilte Ireland’s Internal Communications strategy and leading the day-to-day work of the Internal Communications team and channels. They will provide trusted strategic communications advice and support to the CEO, senior management, the Human Resources Division and teams across the organisation, helping to connect colleagues with Fáilte Ireland’s strategy, priorities and organisational change. The role requires an action-oriented and innovative approach, with a willingness to try new ideas, embrace emerging tools and approaches, and continually improve how we communicate and engage with colleagues. 

Primary Objectives/Key Responsibilities  

Leadership and Strategic Counsel  

• Lead the development and delivery of Fáilte Ireland’s Internal Communications Strategy, ensuring colleagues are informed, connected, engaged and empowered, and that internal communications support the organisation’s strategic priorities. 
• Provide trusted strategic communications advice and counsel to the CEO, senior management, the Human Resources Division and teams across the organisation. 
• Act as a strong internal stakeholder and employee voice, using insight and feedback to inform communications and contribute to wider organisational thinking and decision-making. 

Internal Communications and Engagement  

• Devise and deliver effective and engaging communications that connect colleagues with Fáilte Ireland’s vision, strategy and priorities and bring the organisation’s values to life. 
• Translate complex organisational and strategic information into clear, accessible and engaging communications for colleagues. 
• Lead projects and key staff events and initiatives, including the Staff Conference. 
• Work collaboratively with the Human Resources Division to develop communications that support employee engagement and key people priorities and initiatives, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Employee Wellbeing. 
• Build and leverage strong cross-functional relationships at all levels across the organisation to understand business priorities, anticipate communications requirements and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen employee engagement. 

Channel Management and Innovation  

• Lead and continually enhance Fáilte Ireland’s internal communications channels and content, including all-staff communications, newsletters, intranet content and digital channels, ensuring they remain relevant, engaging and effective. 
• Bring an innovative and continuous-improvement mindset to internal communications, actively testing new ideas, formats, tools and approaches to improve how Fáilte Ireland communicates and engages with colleagues. 
• Measure and evaluate Internal Communications activity and channels, using data, insight and feedback to understand impact and inform future activity. 
• Support the Human Resources Division on employee engagement measurement and surveys, using findings and employee feedback to deepen understanding of internal audiences and influence communications strategy, priorities and messaging. 

Resource Management  

• Lead and manage the Internal Communications team, budget and external service providers, ensuring resources are focused on the areas of greatest organisational impact. 
• Set clear goals and priorities for the team that align with Fáilte Ireland’s strategy, operational plan and organisational objectives. 
• Effectively manage team resources, balancing strategic priorities with the day-to-day delivery requirements of a small, busy team. 
• Lead, support and motivate team members, creating an environment that encourages collaboration, initiative, innovation and professional development. 
• Manage and mobilise cross-functional resources to deliver agreed projects, priorities and KPIs. 
• Foster a delivery-focused team culture, with the flexibility to respond quickly to emerging organisational priorities. 
• Engage with the wider Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team to leverage expertise and ensure alignment of internal and external communications. 

Carry out all other duties as required and participate as a full member of the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team by supporting other work and projects as required from time to time.

Person Specification: 

The successful candidate will have three to five years’ Internal Communications experience, with strong strategic, writing, content and stakeholder engagement skills. They will be an action-oriented, results-driven self-starter, confident advising senior leaders while balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, and will bring a collaborative and proactive mindset to the wider team.

• Excellent writing, messaging and editorial skills 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.  
• A proactive and impact-driven approach 
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute positively and flexibly within a small, busy team. 
• This is a full time role, 2 days per week in the office, and will be Dublin Based. Travel may be required at times to other regional offices or off-site meetings.

Essential Criteria:

In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must have / demonstrate in your application form the following:

• At least three - five years’ experience working in an Internal Communications within a comparable, complex organisation. 
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in influencing senior leaders and stakeholders. 
• Strong knowledge of Internal Communications best practice, with demonstrable experience in developing and delivering strategic Internal Communications campaigns. 
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with experience in managing events, and communications channels (e-zine, intranet, newsletters, in-person events) 
• Digital skills and experience working with Microsoft 356 suite of applications (Teams, SharePoint, Canva etc)   
• Experience of managing budgets 
• Experience managing external agencies and/or service providers. 
• A professional qualification (min level 6 under the QQI framework) in a related discipline  

Desirable Requirements:

• Accreditation with relevant Communications or Public Relations body.  
• Experience within a similar role within the public sector would be an advantage 

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking 
• Managing Relationships 
• Communicating Effectively
• Project Management

Office Location and Blended Working:

We do not ask for addresses as part of the application process, however it is the responsibility of the candidate to acknowledge the base location of the role. The successful candidate must regularly work from and attend the base office location of the role.

Please note: Remote working from outside the State is not permitted other than in exceptional circumstances. As this role is within the Irish public service, the post-holder must carry out a minimum of 80% of their working time within the State (Republic of Ireland). Candidates who reside in Northern Ireland must be able to meet this requirement.

• This role requires travel, with attendance at a number of national and regional locations / sites on an annual basis.

Selection Process:  

Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process.

Interview Attendance Requirement:  

Candidates must be available to attend an in-person interview at the location and date specified by Fáilte Ireland. Please note that the location of the interview may vary from the base location of the role.

Salary and Benefits

€69,149 - €109,980*.

*This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role.

The Annual Leave allowance for this post is 27 days.

Further details on the benefits on offer can be found in the Why Work with Fáilte Ireland? | Fáilte Ireland · Failte Ireland

How to Apply

Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of Fáilte Ireland

On this page, you can click on and download the Application form below:

Application Form: Failte Ireland_Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs – Internal Communications (Temporary, Full-time) _Application Form.docx

Applications for this role are ONLY accepted on submission of a completed Application Form, available to download directly above.

You can also submit your completed Application Form by clicking "Apply for Job". Please note that CVs and Cover Letters should not be submitted. No enquiries or canvassing may be made to Fáilte Ireland.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, 18th November 2026 at 3pm(Irish time). Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. Late applications will be ineligible for consideration. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have allowed sufficient time for transmission of your application.

An acknowledgment email will be issued in respect of all applications received (this email will acknowledge receipt and it will not confirm eligibility or otherwise).

If an applicant does not receive an acknowledgement email within two working days of the date of submission, the applicant should contact failte@consciatalent.com to ensure the application has been received.