Strategic Communications Manager

Strategic Communications Manager

Location Dublin

Contract Full Time, 18 Months

Sector Charity / Not-for-Profit

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning big-picture goals into clear, impactful communications programmes? Do you have the leadership skills to coordinate complex projects and bring teams together to deliver meaningful change?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-influence, organisation-wide communications role at one of Ireland's most respected and purpose-driven charities. As Strategic Communications Manager, you'll play a central role in shaping how the organisation communicates — helping it reach more people, influence behaviour, and drive lasting impact for the cause it champions.

You'll join a collaborative, values-led team and lead high-impact strategic initiatives that strengthen the organisation's voice, brand, and effectiveness. This is a role for someone who wants their work to mean something.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE YOUR MARK

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of strategic communications programmes aligned to organisational priorities and OKRs.
• Translate high-level objectives into structured, measurable workplans with clear milestones and outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring alignment across Communications, Fundraising, Operations, and other teams.
• Develop and implement strategic communications planning approaches grounded in audience insight and channel strategy.
• Support the delivery and embedding of the organisation's brand strategy, ensuring consistency and clarity across all communications.
• Establish reporting frameworks, dashboards, and evaluation methods to measure impact and inform decision-making.
• Drive improvements in systems, workflows, and ways of working to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Lead the transition of strategic communications capability from external partners to in-house expertise.
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SOUND LIKE YOU?

You bring strategic depth, organisational rigour, and a genuine passion for purposeful work. You're as comfortable in the data as you are in the room.

• Significant experience leading complex communications, brand, or organisational projects.
• Strong strategic planning skills — you can translate objectives into actionable, structured programmes.
• Proven ability to influence and coordinate across teams without direct line management authority.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience using data and insight to drive performance.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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BONUS POINTS

The following aren't essential, but would make you stand out:

• Experience delivering brand development or repositioning projects.
• Background in organisational change or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in the charity, not-for-profit, or values-led sector.
• Experience in advocacy, public affairs, or policy communications.
• Experience managing external agencies or consultants.
• Knowledge of the Irish media, charity, or public policy landscape.

Equal Opportunities

Think Differently is an equal opportunities recruiter. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation. All applications are considered on merit alone.

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