17th April 2023
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is now recruiting for a Senior Official/Deputy Director of Communications (permanent) and an Acting Senior Official (12 month contract). Details of the two roles are provided below.
Senior Official / Deputy Director of Communications
| Job title: | Senior Official/ Deputy Director of Communications |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Department: | Communications |
| Line manager: | Assistant General Secretary/ Director of Communications |
| Hours: | Full time 37 hours per week |
| Working environment: | Normal place of work is Head Office, Parnell square, Dublin 1 with the option for enrolment in a flexible remote working scheme following a probationary period. |
The INTO communications team informs members, amplifies their voice and executes high-impact campaigns and events. We’re seeking an exceptional communications leader to oversee the creation of various publications and external content, including a leading education member magazine. The ideal candidate is calm, organised and has experience managing and motivating creative teams and external support staff.
This role requires advanced skills in planning and delivering effective communication strategies that engage key stakeholders and drive the union’s message forward with impact.
A full list of key responsibilities is available upon request.
These are the key competencies for this role:
- A strong academic background and professional experience.
- Proven success in writing for various media and simplifying complex information.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong digital media skills.
- Experience in people management, including staff development and performance management.
- A thorough understanding of current education/ industrial relations issues.
- Ability to manage a diverse team and collaborate across the organisation.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing external and internal communications.
- A results-driven approach, with a track record of innovation, passion, and flexibility in advancing a communications strategy.
The role is based in INTO Head Office in Dublin and will be required to travel to carry out the duties of the post. Remote working may be available, in line with INTO Head Office policy.
Application
- A letter of application (maximum two pages) and curriculum vitae, together with the names and contact details of two referees, should be submitted by email only to: mfogarty@into.ie by 12 noon on Friday, 28th April 2023.
- Terms and conditions are available on request.
Acting Senior Official
| Job title: | Acting Senior Official |
| Contract type: | 12 month fixed term contract |
| Department: | Conditions of Employment and Leadership |
| Line manager: | Assistant General Secretary (COEL) |
| Hours: | Full time 37 hours per week |
| Working environment: | Normal place of work is Head Office, Parnell square, Dublin 1 with the option for enrolment in a flexible remote working scheme following a probationary period. |
The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a dynamic team in Head Office committed to achieving the INTO’s objectives. While initial duties will be in the Conditions of Employment and Leadership Section, flexibility is a key requirement and the capacity to work across all sections of the office is essential.
A full list of key responsibilities is available upon request.
The successful candidate will have:
- A strong academic background and a minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience.
- A comprehensive knowledge of the INTO to drive the delivery of the union’s key priorities.
- A thorough understanding of current educational, industrial relations and school leadership issues.
- Experience and expertise in negotiating and handling complex industrial relations issues.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills and an ability to build, maintain and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- High standards of research, policy development and project management skills.
- Leadership capacity and the ability to assist in managing and developing a team of people to deliver a reliable and quality service for INTO members.
- A commitment to continuously develop knowledge and skills.
- A results-driven approach with evidence of being innovative, energetic and flexible in advancing strategy.
The role is based in INTO Head Office in Dublin and will be required to travel to carry out the duties of the post. Remote working may be available, in line with INTO Head Office policy.
Application
- A letter of application (maximum two pages) and curriculum vitae, together with the names and contact details of two referees, should be submitted by email only to: mfogarty@into.ie by 12 noon on Friday, 28th April 2023.
- Terms and conditions are available on request.