Communication & Campaigns Manager

Contract: Full time – Permanent /Fixed Term 

Location: Olympic House  

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week over 5 days.  

Salary: DOE 

ALONE support older people to age at home. We provide direct, frontline services to people aged 60 and over, through support coordination, support and befriending, housing with support, and the application of assistive technology. We have a network of staff and more than 3,000 volunteers across the country We have been awarded Quality Marks from Volunteer Ireland, the ISO, the Charities Regulator and the Housing Regulatory Standard. 

We are now recruiting a Communication & Campaigns Manager. 

This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to join one of the most important charities in Ireland in a period when the need for our services has never been greater.  By participating, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of many older people in Ireland. 

Responsibilities 

• Work closely with the Head of Communications and team to deliver the existing Communications and Campaigns strategic objectives.  

• Work with team to manage high quality output of internal and external communications materials. 

• Manage all ALONE’s communications ensuring they are clear, strategic, compelling and in line with ALONE’s tone of voice. 

• Tell the story of the older people we support in a respectful but impactful way. 

• Assist the organisation develop communications initiatives that help drive ALONE’s profile in Ireland across all target audiences, funders, and policymakers.  

• Ensure ALONE’s
  Brand is consistent and maintained to the required standards internally and externally. 

• Deliver communications that are influential for those we support.  

• Manage all areas of communications and ensuring our Campaigns for Change are effective. 

• Manage the measurement and reporting on brand, advocacy, and fundraising communication campaigns. 

• Lead the development of our digital marketing to gain the most from our own media channels and engage, grow our audience.  

• Any other duties within the general requirements of the above that may be assigned. 

Essential skills & experience 

• 3rd level degree in a relevant field is . 

• 3 – 5 years’ previous experience in a similar role managing people and leading successful teams is essential.  

• Experience in a communications company, media supplier
  or an NGO environment at a mid to senior level.  

• Experience in managing policy campaigns and knowledge of the political system in Ireland is essential. 

• Knowledge of media, funding organisations, government agencies, other charities and networking groups. 

• Proven track record in managing campaigns, from development through execution, to measurement. 

• An understanding of fundraising for advocacy causes and the synergies between advocacy campaigns and fundraising is desirable. 

• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management combined with a polished, tactful personality to cultivate strong successful relationships. 

• Experience working with senior management and leadership teams including board level. 

• A collaborative team player who fosters strong internal and external relationships. 

• Strong time management and organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet KPIs. 

Extra Benefits 

• Salary DOE 

• 35 Hour week (core hours 9-5) –Full-time employees can enjoy a 35-hour working week. 

• Annual Salary Reviews 

• Pension Scheme: Access our generous pension scheme after just 6 months
  service 

• Time Off in Lieu 

• Income protection after 2 years service 

• Long service awards for employees 

• Mileage Policy in place for applicable roles 

• Death in Service - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed. 

• Travel Saver Schemes 

• Sick Pay Scheme -after 6 months’ probation successfully completed. 

• Bike to Work Scheme 

• HSF Partnership 

• Horizontal Transfer Opportunities 

• Comprehensive Training & Development 

• Bespoke Induction Programmes 

• Progression Opportunities 

• Further Education Opportunities 

• Employee Assistance Programme -ALONE provides a 24hour support programme for all our Employees 

• GP telephone Advice 

• Virtual Doctor 

• Private Prescription Service 

• 6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service 

• Legal Helpline 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, September 10th.  

ALONE is an equal opportunities employer.