Legal Services Regulatory Authority Seek Communications Officer (HEO)

Job Spec

The legal services regulator wishes to recruit a Communications Officer to work in its Department of Communications, Research and Innovation. This is a Higher Executive Officer position.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for a diverse and challenging portfolio of internal and external communications responsibilities. This is a strategic role, which involves working closely with senior management in the communication of all LSRA activity to a wide range of stakeholders.

Working with the Head of the Department, the Communications Officer will be responsible for a variety of work streams including strategic communications development, digital content provision, event management, stakeholder engagement, insight and evaluation, and media relations.

The Communications Officer will bring specialist knowledge and expertise to deliver excellent communications materials for a range of target audiences, including legal professionals (solicitors and barristers), consumers of legal services and key domestic and international stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of small team and also on their own initiative, to manage the delivery of communication projects and to engage with key stakeholders on behalf of the LSRA and to represent the LSRA in various fora.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Among the duties and responsibilities of this role, the Communications Officer will be responsible for:

  • Assisting in setting the strategic direction for the communications work of the Department.
  • Managing and delivering programmes of work including content provision, event management, communications campaigns and stakeholder communications.
  • Assisting with responses to parliamentary questions, FOI requests and data access requests.
  • Leading in co-ordinating stakeholder and outreach events such as conferences, and assisting in managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Salary

The salary for the post is based on the starting point on the HEO Officer (PPC) scale of €50,345.

Closing Date for Applications

Applications must be submitted by noon (12p.m.) on Thursday 28th April 2022.

How to Apply

Full details including an information booklet for candidates are available on the careers page of the LSRA website. Applicants must submit an application form. See: https://www.lsra.ie/about-us/careers/

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