Assistant Communications Officer

Professional and Technical

Grade V

€52,239 \- €62,484 (LSI 2\)

Advertised Date: 11 May 2026
Annual Salary

Louth

Permanent Wholetime

Closing Date: 25 May 2026, 04:30 PM

Job Summary
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Louth County Council is seeking to improve communications and engagement with the public and to increase awareness and understanding of the work and services of the Council.

The overall aim of the Council is to ensure that there is clear, consistent and appropriate communications between the Council and relevant stakeholders both within and outside of the organisation.

The Assistant Communications Officer will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time which will involve the promotion of the work of Louth County Council, dealing with the media and enhancing the communications work of the Council, internally and externally, generally.

The Assistant Communications Officer will report to the Communications Officer, Corporate Services or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive.

Such duties include inter alia:

Roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Communications Officer:

• Support the Communications Officer to implement and drive the Council’s communications strategy and aligned communications plans.


• Assist in the development and implementation of internal communication plans to support the delivery of Organisational objectives.


• Provide support to ensure high\-quality communications, which adhere to the Council’s brand guidelines, are embedded across the Organisation, and work with colleagues to identify and advance strategic priorities through PR and communications initiatives.


• Drafting of engaging written, visual and audio\-visual content for press releases, internal channels and website.


• Support the co\-ordination of national media campaigns including My Council Day and LGMA initiatives.


• Monitor communications/media performance across various platforms and use reports and insights to improve clarity, reach and impact of messaging.


• Monitor consistency of tone, language and visual identity across all communications.


• Assist with public relations, maintain positive relationships with local and national media and handling media queries in a timely fashion.


• Support the delivery of the Irish Language scheme.


• Assist in the development of engagement strategies to successfully complete statutory and non\-statutory consultation processes. This could include organising information sessions, focus groups, webinars, online content.


• Contribute to maximising the value of the Council’s digital and online communication e.g. assist in the creation of promotional videos relating to the work of the Organisation or development of project visualisations to assist with public engagements.


• Assist with the moderation and audit of existing website content to ensure that it is accurate, up\-to\-date and presented in an appealing and interesting manner.


• Support in the development, application, and maintenance of website standards, with particular reference to accessibility, language, and data protection.


• Assist with the enhancement, organisation and delivery of high\-quality digital content across all Council platforms, including website, social media and Customer Relationship Management systems.

Have you:

• Typed and completed your application form in full?


• Supplied correct and factual information?


• Attached a current class B driving licence?

• Forward any references or CVs with the application form.


• Post hard copies of your application.


• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.


• Submit False or misleading information. This may lead to later termination of employment.

• Attach a current Class B Driving Licence with your application form.


• Submit your application via the Louth County Council online recruitment portal \& ensure you apply before the deadline of 4\.30 p.m. on Monday, 25th May 2026\.


• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.


• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

Louth County Council

Contact Details
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County Hall

Millennium Centre

Dundalk

Co. Louth

A91 KFW6

1890 202 303

recruitment@louthcoco.ie

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