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Communications Officer (Executive Officer)

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    Public Appointments Service
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    Ref: #JOB-2440056
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    Éire, Ireland,
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    No of positions: 26
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    Paid Position
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    37.5 hours per week
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    38419.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 25 Mar 2026
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    Closing On: 09 Apr 2026

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The Civil Service is now looking to recruit Communications Officers at Executive Officer level. 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.

The majority of vacancies arising are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled.
Main Duties of the Job
Communications Officers will be involved in a variety of areas, such as press and media relations, social media management, content creation, and marketing and advertising campaigns. The role of Communications Officer offers plenty of variety and the chance to build your experience across a range of areas.

Please see the Role Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements. 

Information about the organisation
The Civil Service is a large, complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. It has a diverse set of responsibilities, and its Civil Servants make a vital contribution to Irish life, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services.
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Essential Desirable

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