Director Of Trinity Communications

Description:

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Director leads the Trinity Communications team and has responsibility for their strategic, creative, and operational output, as well as the development and coordination of a strategic communications plan delivered across a highly distributed and complex organisation.

The Director will engage proactively with multiple audiences/stakeholders including staff, students, research community, alumni, media, government departments and agencies, philanthropic partners, European and other international institutions. They will partner with expert teams across the university, including Trinity Global which houses Trinity’s marketing functions, Trinity Digital which oversees Trinity’s web presence and the Office of the Secretary to the College on matters of public policy, Government and external relations.

This Senior Leadership role is a member of Trinity’s Executive Officers Group and is critical to the achievement of Trinity College Dublin’s strategic plans.

As Director of Trinity Communications, you will:

• Own the delivery of Trinity’s Communications Strategic Plan and ensure alignment across multiple areas within Trinity’s complex organisational structure, as well as ownership of communications-relevant deliverables in the College’s overall Strategic Plan
• Be responsible for ensuring internal communications is highly systematic, effective, and impactful
• Maximise Trinity’s on-line and social media channels as effective and creative communication platforms
• Articulate the College’s vision and viewpoints through the media and in various fora
• Manage strategies, policies and governance overseeing coordination of all communications

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A third-level qualification and/or a minimum of 10 years professional experience at a senior level in communications/public affairs/reputation management media
• Extensive experience of engaging with media outlets, with experience of being the spokesperson for an organisation
• Proven experience in the delivery of a diverse range of public affairs and communications
• Strong management experience with demonstrated skills in organising and motivating a team