Summary of the role
The person chosen will:
• Develop and implement strategic communication and engagement plans aligned with Avista’s organisational objectives.
• Create, edit, and publish high-quality content across digital platforms, including but not limited to; Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube/Vimeo.
• Tailor messaging to effectively engage diverse audiences, stakeholders, and communication channels.
• Manage multiple concurrent, time-sensitive projects, ensuring delivery within deadlines.
• Support the planning and execution of digital and local campaigns, events, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse, and evaluate communication activities, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure brand consistency across all internal and external communications and educational/training materials.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support key organisational priorities i.e. recruitment and retention campaigns.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of targeted communication strategies for Children’s Services projects in line with Avista’s strategic plan.
• Design engaging digital content using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Coordinate and engage with stakeholders across departments to produce a wide range of communications materials including website development, social media posts, press releases, reports, briefing documents, newsletters, information resources, support family network meetings and promotional assets.
• Support the development of internal communications by developing tools and channels to improve employee engagement and awareness.
• Prepare regular performance reports to assess impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Supervise the work of external consultants and service providers where required.
Requirements
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have:
- 3rd level qualification in relevant field e.g. Journalism, Communications, PR.
• Full Irish drivers licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proficiency in the English Language.
• 2+ years’ experience in a communications role, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor messages to different audiences and platforms.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic design/editing tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
• Experience in Event management and planning
• On-site physical presence in Limerick required
• All Applicants must be able to work in Ireland.
Desirable:
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate with numerous stakeholders .
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation in developing communication strategies and content.
- Experience with project management of inter-departmental projects, campaigns and events
- Be a highly motivated individual with
- Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Placeholder
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including day, residential and respite supports (including HomeSharing and family support services) to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
The Children and Young People’s services within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and therapeutic services to 0-18 year old children and young people with complex needs and their families.
Placeholder
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Claire Sheeran, Communications Manager, Tel: 087-4074216 or email: [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications 29th September 2026.
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
“A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.”
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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