Public Affairs Manager - Dublin Bus

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The Strategic Communications and Engagement Function is responsible for all Consumer PR, Corporate Communications, Social and Community Engagement, Reputation Management and Media Relations.

Role and Purpose

• Champion the role of Public Affairs and Public Policy in Dublin Bus
• Devise and implement strategic corporate communications, public affairs, public policy and stakeholder engagement strategies for Dublin bus
• Oversee political and stakeholder management and engagement
• Support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and others in preparation and alignment of messaging to key stakeholders
• Lead, develop and communicate corporate policy and position statements
• Lead corporate communications and stakeholder engagement for key strategic projects
• Support, develop and maintain strong relationships with academic, business, industry and political stakeholders
• Provide support for the internal communication of policy to ensure clarity of understanding and alignment of activity as necessary
• Work with external agencies on the development of public affairs and public policy plans
• Assist implementation of Dublin Bus policies and procedures and action plans

Key Responsibilities:

Public Affairs

• Devise all strategic corporate communications activity in Dublin Bus to ensure positive perception and reputation of the business to external stakeholders
• Main point of contact for all direct engagement with senior elected representatives and business stakeholders
• Ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities in managing key relationships and influencing
• Prepare materials for stakeholder briefings for CEO and members of Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Co-ordinate political and corporate communications including monitoring statements on industry related issues and co-ordinating appropriate company responses
• Maintain ongoing review of stakeholder maps

Policy Research and Development

• Develop positions on transport policy issues, drive cross-functional consensus around these positions, and craft policy position documents, talking points, and other materials for internal and external communication
• Responsible for policy research by engaging with internal and external stakeholders

Strategic Company Projects

• Provide communications, policy and administrative support on key company projects including BusConnects, Depot Electrification and others as required

Lobbying

• Responsible for managing Dublin Bus lobbying activities
• Liaise with all internal stakeholders including Board Directors on lobbying activities
• Record lobbying activity to ensure compliance under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015
• Manage Administration of lobbying returns to the Standards Commission

Key Competencies Required:

• Stakeholder engagement
• Leadership
• Impactful communications
• Commercial acumen

Experience / Skills/ Qualifications required:

• 3rd level qualification in communications or political communications
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills
• Clear understanding of the political, governmental, and transport regulatory system in Ireland and particularly at Dublin city & county level
• Knowledge / experience of social media
• Good knowledge / experience of Microsoft packages

Shortlisting will apply

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Closing date: 11 June 2023

Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities employer.

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