Senior Public Affairs Executive
Tourism Ireland
Supporting Tourism Ireland’s Corporate & Industry Communications team to deliver its public affairs programme and strengthen engagement with government stakeholders across both jurisdictions. The role ensures stakeholders are informed about Tourism Ireland’s economic impact, tourism growth priorities, marketing achievements, innovation and commitment to good corporate governance. It also coordinates Freedom of Information requests, ensuring compliance with the FOI Code of Practice.
Key Results Area
- In conjunction with the Head of Corporate and Industry Communications, develop and implement an annual Public Affairs plan to deliver on team and organisational priorities and objectives, as set out in Tourism Ireland’s Business and Corporate Plans.
- Manage, research and prepare written submissions on a wide range of matters in response to Parliamentary Questions (PQs) and Assembly Questions (AQs), working closely with colleagues across the organisation and in both sponsor departments.
- Manage, research and prepare briefing material and updates for Government departments and Ministers in both jurisdictions.
- Prepare and manage written material (submissions, opening statements etc), in advance of Committee hearings.
- Day-to-day liaison with Government stakeholders.
- Oversee, research and coordinate responses to Freedom of Information requests, in accordance with the FOI Code of Practice.
- Advise colleagues preparing input for Freedom of Information responses, ensuring compliance with the FOI Code of Practice.
- Advise Tourism Ireland’s Head of Corporate Communications and Executive Team on public affairs matters, providing insight on political, policy and stakeholder issues affecting Tourism Ireland and the tourism sector.
- Represent Tourism Ireland in meetings with Government stakeholders.
- Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide regular reports.
- Ensure adherence in your area of responsibility to Tourism Ireland’s GDPR compliance policies and procedures.
- The post holder may also be required to represent Tourism Ireland at various industry, media and corporate functions and events.
- Such other duties as the company may from time to time reasonably require
The Person
The successful candidate will possess the following experience, knowledge and skills, competencies, and qualifications:
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a public affairs role in a large organisation, consultancy or government department.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; in particular, the ability to produce written material on a diverse range of topics, quickly, accurately and to a very high standard.
- Proven experience of working in an area of rapid response to external queries.
- Familiarity with Freedom of Information legislation and experience of FOI in practice.
- Proven ability to communicate with diplomacy and sensitivity in a complex environment.
- Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders; in particular, to source information quickly from busy departments and colleagues across the organisation, overseas offices and time zones.
- Excellent desk research, IT skills and record-keeping.
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing requests while maintaining consistent standards.
- Demonstrable delivery against objectives.
- All employees/candidates are expected to be able to show evidence of demonstrating Tourism Ireland’s values in practice.
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Ownership
- Creativity
Desirable
- A third-level qualification in an appropriate discipline.
- Knowledge of Tourism Ireland and its operations.
- Good knowledge of the island of Ireland tourism sector.
Tourism Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.