Communications Specialist

Government of Ireland

Contract type
Full-Time
Closing date
16 Jul 2026 03:30 PM
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Salary
€60,029

Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to shape communications policy and strategy, and to develop a career as a skilled communications professional. Communications Specialists (Higher Executive Officer level) will be key members of their organisation’s communications team. They will work on important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services that make a difference in people’s lives. 

Communications Specialist (Higher Executive Officer) in the Civil Service 

The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society, employing more than 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way.

Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to shape communications policy and strategy, and to develop a career as a skilled communications professional. Communications Specialists (Higher Executive Officer level) will be key members of their organisation’s communications team. They will work on important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services that make a difference in people’s lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Irish Civil Service, which is dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential by providing access to professional development opportunities and career progression.

Full details on the role including eligibility requirements are available on www.publicjobs.ie.