We’re recruiting!

BITCI News - May 21, 2013

A new role has arisen in our Marketing Team for a Marketing & Communications Executive.

Marketing & Communications Executive: Business in the Community Ireland/ The Community Foundation for Ireland

Business in the Community Ireland is the country’s leading network on corporate social responsibility. Our sister agency, The Community Foundation for Ireland is a leading organisation dedicated to promoting and growing philanthropy in Ireland.

The Marketing and Communications Executive will be responsible for promoting and communicating the work of both organisations to the media, business, government and general public.

1 year fixed term contract

Based in Dublin City Centre

Key tasks:

  • Plan and implement comprehensive PR programmes for both organisations
  • Pitch stories to the media
  • Manage photo-calls and maintain up to date media database
  • Author  articles around our work or liaise with in-house colleagues in developing articles
  • Develop clear messaging for both organisations
  • Maintain and contribute to our websites
  • Develop key social media strategies around some areas of our work
  • Generate marketing materials
  • General marketing support

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and relationship management skills, have highly developed written and pitching skills, be highly organised with the ability to balance a number of tasks and work under their own initiative. He/she will have at least three years experience in public relations, a relevant PR/Marketing qualification and have a good knowledge of the basic landscape of Irish business. Previous experience in the charity sector is not a requirement but an interest in corporate social responsibility and philanthropy is.

If interested in this challenging and dynamic position, we would like to hear from you. Applicants should be legally entitled to work in the EU.

Please click here for full details of the role.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to Emma Bradley, HR Executive; ebradley@bitc.ie. Applications will also be accepted by post to: Emma Bradley, HR Executive, Business in the Community Ireland/ The Community Foundation for Ireland, 32 Lower O’Connell Street, Dublin 1.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday, June 7th.

 

Business in the Community Ireland/ The Community Foundation for Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a policy of continuous personal and professional development among its staff.

Business in the Community Ireland/ The Community Foundation for Ireland has a policy of interviewing candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.