DMLGeneral Manager - Head of Communications and Public Affairs

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Manager - Head of Communications and Public Affairs

Communications & Public Affairs HSE Dublin and Midlands

DML

Location:

There is currently one Permanent / Whole-time position available in the Offices of the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region.

Precise location to be agreed with successful candidate.

A panel may be formed for the post of General Manager Communications and Public Affairs from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

We welcome enquiries about the role by contacting:

Ms. Arlene Crean

Regional Director Communications and Public Affairs Stirthir Riginach Cumarsid agus Gntha Poibl

Romhphost/E-mail:

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HR Point of Contact:

HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process please contact:

Stephen Keane

Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources Oifigeach Cunta Foirne Acmhainni Daonna

Romhphost/E-mail:

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Eligibility Criteria - Qualifications and/ or experience

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

Significant experience in a senior communications leadership role and of working in a busy press and media office including a track record of high-level media and stakeholder relations.

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Proven experience of project management and delivery of large scale communications projects including implementing change management projects parliamentary affairs and/or public information campaigns in a complex organisation.

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Proven experience of managing teams in a fast-paced pressured environment.

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Proven experience of implementing integrated communication strategies.

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Significant experience of crisis and issues management including inter agency relations.

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Proven record of managing information that involves co-ordination across a range of areas of the health service.

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Strong evidence of an ability to develop a network of relationships among press and media and within the organisation.

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Excellent writing and presenting skills.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Required Experience:

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General Manager - Head of Communications and Public AffairsCommunications & Public Affairs HSE Dublin and MidlandsDMLLocation:There is currently one Permanent / Whole-time position available in the Offices of the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region.Precise location to be agreed with successful candidate....