Job Vacancy: Marketing and Communications Manager – Job Share

Applications are invited for the position of Marketing Communications Manager (Job Share)

Flexible and varied role for an organized marketing professional. Part-time, permanent.

Parents Plus, a leading Irish Charity, seeks an organized marketing professional to work closely with the CEO within a small, dynamic, and friendly team. You will bring your communication and organizational skills to this varied role which offers a great opportunity to make a contribution to the mission of Parents Plus, improving outcomes for families at a national and international level. Overlap with your job-share colleague ensures a smooth operation of the Parents Plus office and marketing communications.

This post is a job share role. Flexibility within the need of the organization is encouraged.  Previous experience of working in a marketing communications environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities include:

• Service development: Development of post-training services to Parents Plus facilitators (the local support networks and support forums) in conjunction with the Parents Plus trainers/ supervisors.
• Business development: Marketing and sales of the Parents Plus Programmes to new and existing services including those in state agencies such as Tusla or the HSE.
• Events Management for the Parents Plus national conference and training programme for facilitators.
• Marketing Content Creation: such as supporting the preparation and production of training materials, event materials and development of the Parents’ Plus websites.
• Digital campaign management: including the design, development and execution of campaigns using email, social media and other marketing channels to achieve Parents Plus’ goals.
• Grant proposals: Support the preparation of grant applications and training proposals for national, state and semi-state bodies.
• Networking: Representing Parents Plus at policy groups with key partners such as Tusla and the HSE.
• Operations: In conjunction with the CEO, overseeing the development and implementation of clear operational procedures for Parents Plus.
• Supporting and assisting the CEO in the running of the charity.
• Scope to develop the role and procedures.
• Any other duties or projects to further the work of Parents Plus as deemed necessary by the Parents Plus CEO and Board.

Your Skills:

• 2+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: marketing, fundraising and administration
• Formal studies in marketing or business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Experienced with word processing and spreadsheets (such as MS Office)
• Great people skills and a team player with a positive attitude.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, organised, good reasoning and analytical skills
• Excellent time-management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise projects and meet deadlines
• An appreciation of the work and mission of the Parents Plus Charity
• Growth mindset: a desire to learn and develop within the organization
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM would be an advantage

Conditions

This role reports to the CEO and is envisaged as a job-share role 3 days week, with one day / half-day overlap with your job-share colleague for smooth operation.  Based in Dublin 7 near Mater Hospital.  It may therefore suit a more experienced and/or a candidate in search of a flexible and rewarding role.

Requires work outside of regular office hours a few times a year (early morning meetings with advance notice).

6 months’ probation

Candidates must have capacity/permission to reside and work in the EU

€25,000- €36,000 (pro rata) depending on skills.

How to Apply

Please complete an application form and email with a covering letter to grainne@parentsplus.ie.   Applications from agencies will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on 8^th November.

Interviews are due to take place on Thursday 15^th November

Parents Plus is an equality opportunities employer.