Events & PR Specialist - Gas Networks Ireland

Reporting to the PR Manager, Gas Networks Ireland is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Events and Communications Coordinator to support the PR and events function within its successful Communications team.

The Events and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating every part of events within Gas Networks Ireland’s events programme – from budgeting and reporting; to booth management and logistics.

Events include national and regional corporate, industry, energy, client-facing and community events, including webinars and in-person conferences, trade shows and exhibitions, and will require significant collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

In addition, the Events and Communications Coordinator will coordinate related communications, including generating content – both written and digital - for use across communications channels including Gas Networks Ireland’s website and social media, as well as other external and internal communications channels.

The Events and Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Communications (including Marketing, PR and Digital), Customer and Commercial teams within Gas Networks Ireland.

The Events and Communications Coordinator will be a champion for the CPM DNA and will display a winning attitude combined with a digital mindset.

Gas Networks Ireland Overview:

Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €2.8bn, 14,725km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern gas networks in the world.

Over 720,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking and transport needs.

The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than

30% of Ireland’s total energy, including 40% of all heating and almost 50% of the country’s

electricity generation.

By working to replace natural gas with renewable gases, such as biomethane and hydrogen, and complementing intermittent renewable electricity, Gas Networks Ireland is supporting Ireland’s journey to a cleaner energy future.

Requirements

The Primary Responsibilities:

1. Event coordination:

• Identifying, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating key events (in-person, hybrid and online)
• Coordinating event marketing and branding
• Coordinating the development of presentations and speaker notes
• Developing events framework, processes, policies, calendars, schedules and templates
• Coordinating event setup and pack up
• Executing ideas to create standout event experiences and generate awareness and excitement for the brand
• Analysis and reporting against event and campaign KPIs and objectives, identifying improvements and supplementary opportunities
• Delivering events on time and on budget
• Traveling to events as required
• Completing other duties that may also be assigned from time to time.

2. Communications:

• Generating content – both written and digital - for use across communications channels including Gas Networks Ireland’s website and social media platforms, as well as press releases and other external and internal communications channels
• Coordinating before, during and post-event communications including media and social media amplification
• Promoting high-quality content that engages stakeholders and audiences, both for activities and events
• Coordinating repository of event presentations, speeches, photographs and other content
• Working with marketing colleagues to create marketing materials and collateral for events
• Creating digital content from conception to editing to publishing

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Qualifications/Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality or related discipline.

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role with previous digital, marketing and/or communications experience desirable.

• Technical skills: MS suite of applications, social media

· Knowledge of digital marketing strategies, email marketing, and web analytics and/or digital advertising experience (Facebook, LinkedIn)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient at copywriting and proofreading
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated with ability to work off own initiative and to prioritise workload
• Collaborative, with ability to engage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment

• Enthusiastic, creative and innovative

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive salary - €45,000
• Healthcare contribution
• Pension contribution

• Thrive in a supportive, dynamic work environment that nurtures your growth
• Companywide recognition awards + regular Company events and activities
• Discounted Health Insurance and
• Access to company pension provider
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Reward & Recognition through our People Awards Scheme
• Fast career development and progression opportunities for performers from 6 months
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Diversity and Inclusion teams across the business
• IVF Support Policy
• Regular Company social events and activities
• Bike to Work Scheme
• TaxSaver Scheme – discounted travel tickets
• Employee Referral Payment Scheme
• Structured Personal development Plan

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Measures of Success:

• Establish client event function and processes templates

• Play a key role in helping to achieve the client’s climate action and growth objectives
• Support delivery of client KPIs each quarter through efficient ways of working and reporting, and strong activity management
• Develop effective relationships with key internal & external stakeholders
• Full ownership and delivery of the client annual event calendar
• Successful roll-out of client webinar series
• 100% on-time and accurate reporting