Communications Officer

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Title: Communications Officer
Reports to: Head of Communications
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours pw) 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Weekend work: Flexibility to work weekends when required on a rota bases. Weekend work paid back in Toil.
Location: The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin 4 office) working
Office Days: Office attendance days are Wednesday & Thursday
Salary: €48,000 per annum

Who we are
Every three minutes, someone in Ireland hears the words ‘You’ve got cancer’. At the Irish Cancer Society, we understand the physical, emotional and financial impact a cancer diagnosis brings. And we are determined to do everything we can to help.
As Ireland’s leading cancer charity, we work across every area of cancer – from prevention and early detection, through to end-of-life care. We make a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in life-saving and life-changing research; providing practical, financial and emotional supports; and driving improvements in public cancer services.
If you are passionate about helping people and want to play a key role in the driving communications for a good cause this role is for you.
Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.
What you’ll do
The successful candidate will work on a portfolio of Irish Cancer Society activities, developing exciting and innovative communications campaigns and will support the Head of Communications in the execution of these campaigns.
You will be a core member of the Communications Department and will play a key role in planning and delivering communications, through traditional and digital channels, that meet the overall strategic objectives of the Society.
Key duties and responsibilities
Communications

Responsibility for the research, planning, development, timely execution and evaluation of a mix of communications campaigns and activities across the Irish Cancer Society (earned, owned and paid media).
Providing strategic and operational communications support to key campaigns in areas such as fundraising, services, research and advocacy.
Preparing and managing budgets for communications activities, in consultation with the budget holder.

Marketing and stakeholder engagement

Managing media relations, including media requests.
Ensuring brand consistency across all forms of communications.
Reporting to the Head of Communications on all activity.
Working closely with other teams across the organisation on specified projects in order to meet the Society’s objectives.
Undertaking other duties as required.

Who you are
Person specification

Self-starter with initiative, creativity and ability to develop innovative and effective communications strategies for the leading health charity.
Proactive, professional approach with excellent writing skills.
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and constantly meeting deadlines.
Ability to identify and negotiate opportunities for the Irish Cancer Society to grow its profile in the media consistent with our strategic objectives.
High level IT skills
Adept at working across all channels including traditional and digital media.
Established network of media contacts.
At least four years’ experience in communications, PR or journalism.
Experience in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects is desirable.
A third level qualification or post-graduate qualification in communications desirable but not essential.
Proven track record in the development and implementation of communications strategies with tight deadlines.
Experience of the Irish healthcare arena is desirable, including healthcare policy.

Your qualifications and experience
The Society measures experience based on the quality of the experience obtained, rather than in time passed and welcomes applicants at all stages of their career.
General

Allemployeesarerequiredtobeawareoftheirresponsibilitiestowardshealthandsafetyandto adhere to fire regulations.
TheIrishCancerSocietyoperatesano-smokingpolicy,andthepostholdermustnotsmokeinthe office or when on Society business outside the office.
Maintainconfidentialityatalltimes,andcompliancewiththeDataProtectionActisanessential requirement.

Thisjobdescriptionisnotexhaustive.Itmerelyactsasaguideandmay beamendedtomeetthe changing requirements of the Society at any time after discussion with the post holder.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 7th July 2025
Please note all CVs are logged through a third-party system for processing
The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES

Some of our benefits:
23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)
Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
Flexitime
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)
Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
Learning and Development Programmes
Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Optional Flu vaccine provided