Communications Officer

Carlow County Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the permanent post of Communications Officer.

Carlow County Council continuously reviews and seeks to improve communication and engagement with the public in the delivery of quality public services. The overall aim of the Council is to ensure that there is clear, consistent and appropriate communication between the Council and relevant stake holders both within and outside of the organisation.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery and implementation of a communication strategy to ensure the objectives of the Council are achieved to the highest standard. The Communication Officer will work with each department within the Council to publicise events, make people aware of new policy initiatives and provide citizens with the information required to fully avail of the Council’s range of services. The Communications Officer will work under the direction and management of the Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services, or any other employee designated by the Director of Services or Chief Executive as appropriate. The role of Communications Officer involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers.

Further information, including general duties of the position, is available in the Candidate Information Booklet, available on our website www.carlow.ie

Education/Qualifications:

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• Hold a third level qualification in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism or marketing and;

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a senior communications, public relations, public affairs or journalism role.

Candidates must hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles.