Communications Officer 

Post: Communications Officer

Reporting to: Head of Strategic Engagement and Communications

Purpose

• Drive awareness of Léargas’ work - its vision, mission, brand, and programme offerings through delivering external communications.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Léargas’ communication and marketing plans.
• Advance the strategic objectives and enhance visibility of Léargas contributions to international education and exchange.
• Support the implementation of the Léargas Communications Strategy and annual workplan.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure Léargas messaging and content is unified, impactful, and compliant.

Pay Grade: Equivalent to Civil Service standard Executive Officer grade (PPC) €37,919. The successful candidate will commence at point 1.

Application Deadline: 5pm, Thursday 28th August 2025

Léargas manages national and international exchange programmes in adult education, school education, vocational education and training, youth, sport, and volunteering. These activities connect people in different communities and countries and bring an international dimension to the work of organisations across Ireland. We are the National Agency for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes of the European Union across the sectors mentioned above. We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. We under the aegis of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

We have built a national and international reputation for effectively managing significant levels of funding to support European collaboration and exchange. We have also built a reputation for a friendly and supportive approach to programme applicants and beneficiaries.

We are now recruiting for an enthusiastic and driven person to join the Strategic Engagement and Communications team in Léargas as Communications Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working in intercultural partnerships within European programmes.

Please see Job Description attached below.

Application Process

Send your expression of interest and concise CV to recruit@leargas.ie by 5pm Thursday 28th August 2025. Interviews will take place the week of the 15th September 2025.

In your letter of motivation, using the Public Service Capability model for Executive Officer grade, please detail your experience under each listed competency, and demonstrate how these will support your delivery of objectives in this role.

We work 35 hours per week in a flexible environment. We operate a hybrid work arrangement with staff attending some days in the office and some working from home.

On conclusion of this competition a panel of successful candidates may be formed as a result of the interviews. Candidates who obtain a place on the panel and who fulfil the conditions of the selection process may be considered for subsequent approved vacancies over the next 18 months.

Working Conditions

Location: Dublin

Hours: 35 hours per week in a flexible work environment.

Hybrid Work Arrangement: Combination of office, home, and on-site work.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Staff development and further education support
• Flexible working
• Paid sick leave scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme

Léargas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.