Major job boost as Gardai hiring for civilian role with salary of up to €73k
An Garda Síochána is hiring for a new civilian role which comes with a salary rising to over €73,000 a year.
The force has invited candidates to apply for the role of Strategic Stakeholder Communications Manager at Higher Executive Officer level.
This is a full-time, permanent post offering the opportunity to shape public affairs, support Garda leadership, and play a vital role in the national communications strategy.
The position will be based in Garda Headquarters in Dublin's Phoenix Park with a stating salary of €58,264 and reaching up to €73,378.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting Garda Senior Management by providing detailed research on topical issues and upcoming events.
They will develop speeches for senior management, conduct necessary research and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to inform the content and associated briefing material as required.
The role involves daily analysis of the media and political environment to identify potential issues that may impact An Garda Síochána.
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Stakeholder Communications, the candidate will provide informed briefings to senior management on topical issues that may affect the organisation.
With a focus on strategic stakeholder engagement and management, the role includes developing and coordinating stakeholder communications activities.
As part of the management team at the Office of Corporate Communications, the role holder will work to implement and develop An Garda Síochána's Communications Strategy.
Candidates must hold a Level 7 qualification or have at least four years' experience managing social media at organisational level.
Candidates must also have experience in communications, public affairs, strategic communications, journalism, marketing, or a related area, along with a high degree of specialist expertise and knowledge in these fields.
They must also have experience drafting speeches, press releases, and briefing materials, as well as delivering oral briefings to Senior Management and developing and implementing organisational communication strategies.
While not essential, desired candidates will also have a proficiency in the Irish Language along with a full clean category B driving licence.
Applications close at 3pm, Monday June 9, 2025. You can find out more information here.
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