Marketing Communications Manager

Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Salary: €57,500 – €69,000 (Dependent on experience)

Based: Dublin, Cork or Galway, with regular travel required throughout Ireland, including travel to Dublin

multiple times per month

Annual Leave: 24 days per annum

Benefits: Employer pension contribution

Hybrid working: Opportunity to work mainly from home

Ireland is full of ideas worth backing. We need someone who knows how to make them impossible to ignore.

We're looking for a Marketing Communications Manager to lead our team, shape our marketing and PR strategy, and help tell the stories of people changing Ireland for the better.

ROLE PURPOSE

Reporting to the Business Development Director, the Marketing Communications Manager is responsible for developing and delivering Rethink Ireland’s brand, marketing, communications strategy in line with the organisation’s Strategic Plan.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume and business-critical role, responsible for ensuring high-quality, consistent communications and engagement across donors, media, the public, employees and other key stakeholders.

This role plays a central role in supporting income generation, brand building, internal communications, and the promotion of Rethink Ireland’s impact.

Strong project management is essential, coordinating a broad programme of marketing and communications activity across multiple teams, priorities, timelines and stakeholder groups.

The role manages up to five direct reports and is a member of the Crisis Communications Committee, contributing to organisational decision-making and reputation management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement a strategic marketing and communications plan to support the organisation’s goals

Develops the organisation's PR and media relations strategy, working closely with an agency to proactively identify opportunities to secure positive media coverage, raise brand awareness and communicate Rethink Ireland's impact

Lead, manage, and support the Marketing Team , ensuring delivery against KPIs and objectives

Act as lead project manager for all major marketing initiatives, coordinating timelines, deliverables, internal input, and external suppliers

Manage and oversee the marketing budget with appropriate financial controls, in line with finance policy

Support the Business Development team on income generation campaigns and donor engagement

Coordinate donor and prospect communications and maintain high-quality relationships with funders and partners

Collaborate with the Portfolio Management Team and Impact Management and Learning Team to source impact data and stories for campaigns

Prepare and present marketing performance reports and plans to the Leadership Team and Board as required

Ensure alignment of all communications with the organisation’s brand and tone of voice

Internal comms – develop and implement internal communication strategy in conjunction with leadership and HR teams.

Proactively identify and apply AI and emerging technologies to improve marketing effectiveness and efficiency

Act as an internal advisor on messaging and communications for teams across the organisation

Advise Leadership on internal communications and manage the Internal Communications Plan.

Lead the project management of the annual report

Leadership and Communication

Be a positive role model for our Culture and our Values and Desired Behaviours by engaging with people at all levels of the business

Be committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and we attract and develop remarkable people

Work collaboratively with individuals and teams across Rethink Ireland

Like all staff, act as an ambassador for Rethink Ireland at all times

Undertake other reasonable duties related to the role, as required.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years’ experience in marketing and/or communications

Proven experience in public relations and media relations, including developing PR strategies and working with agencies

Strong project management skills with a track record of coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder campaigns or initiatives

Proven experience in managing people and leading a team

Strong digital capability and experience, including leading teams in the effective use of digital tools and platforms.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex messages

Strategic thinker with the ability to plan long-term while managing day-to-day priorities

Experience in delivering high-impact events to wide range of stakeholders

Experience managing budgets and large projects with multiple deliverables and deadlines

Ability to set clear objectives, track progress, and deliver results

Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a team to operate effectively within a hybrid working environment.

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

High integrity, sound judgment, and reliable decision-making

No AI expertise is required, but a willingness to learn, experiment and keep up to date with relevant developments is essential

Desirable

Experience in fundraising communications or supporting income generation strategies

Experience in brand-building, public awareness, or behavioural change campaigns

Experience in designing and delivering digital campaigns through email marketing, social media or other digital platforms

Our Values

We work with our hearts and our heads – we value compassion, passion and fun

We take smart risks and we allow permission to fail because we know that innovation and risk are two sides of the same coin

We believe that social change is a team sport. We build trusted relationships, and we choose to collaborate to achieve our goals

We are curious and hunger to learn

We value bold ideas and bold leadership, and we develop remarkable people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion lead to success. The work we do is underpinned by respect, equality, inclusion & diversity. In line with Ireland’s Equality Legislation we actively oppose discrimination on the following 9 grounds:

Gender.

Civil status: single, married, divorced, etc.

Family status: if you're the parent or person responsible for a child over 18, or if you're the main carer or parent of a person with a disability.

Sexual orientation.

Religion.

Age.

Disability.

Race.

Traveller community.

We also actively oppose discrimination on the grounds of socio-economic disadvantage.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please apply by 28 October 2026 @5pm

First round interviews are scheduled for 3–5 November. Applicants should ensure they are available during this period.