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Job Description
Seeking a part-time Communications Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for Engaging Dementia and the Irish Dementia Café Network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and drive the implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy and plan for Engaging Dementia and the Irish Dementia Café Network.
- Develop and execute print, digital, and person-to-person communications to market Engaging Dementia's events, training courses, and resources.
- Lead the organisation in all aspects of the annual international conference, including the programme, sponsorship, promotion, and logistics.
- Create content for and manage Engaging Dementia and the Irish Dementia Café Network's online presences, including the website, social media, and email communications.
- Develop and execute growth strategies for Engaging Dementia's training and annual conference, as well as the Irish Dementia Café Network.
- Moderate online and in-person meetings and workshops, and present materials as required.
- Use reporting functionality on CRM to support marketing activities.
- Build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Build and implement a publishing calendar for Engaging Dementia social media channels.
- Build an image library from Engaging Dementia events, training courses, and the Engaging Dementia café network.
- Outreach to nursing homes and other relevant healthcare professionals as required.
- Report on the success of the communications plan against agreed KPIs to the CEO and the Board.
Requirements:
- Third-level qualification in marketing, events management, or a related area (minimum Level 7).
- At least 3-4 years' experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge base relating to key aspects of the role, including marketing, event co-ordination, project management, data management, communication flows, and report-writing.
- Ideally, previous experience of working with a community/voluntary group.
Key Skills and Characteristics:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task, deliver to deadline, and prioritise deliverables.
- Proven project management abilities.
- High level of competency with a range of IT software, including Microsoft Office suite and WordPress content management skills.
- Experience of managing Salesforce CRM or similar CRM.
- Strong report-writing skills with good attention to detail.
- A positive, solutions-focused approach.
- Experience of managing communication flows.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable with public-speaking.
- Ability to work on own initiative in an autonomous and self-sufficient manner.
- An excellent team player.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
About Engaging Dementia:
Engaging Dementia is a registered charity that provides training, resources, and support for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Engaging Dementia is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.
Job Details:
- Part-time position.
- 22.5 hours per week.
- €26,000.00-€28,000.00 per year.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Flexitime.
- On-site parking.
- Work from home.