Director of Communications
Applications are invited for the position of Director of Communications based in our Dublin office.
Safefood is an implementation body set up under the British-Irish Agreement with responsibility on an all-island basis for promotion of food safety and healthy eating, research and fostering scientific co-operation.
The Director of Communications provides strategic leadership to protect and strengthen Safefood’s profile and reputation, ensuring all communications build trust and confidence among stakeholders and the public across the island of Ireland.
They will lead the Communications function of Safefood creating and managing communications programmes, campaigns and content ensuring Safefood’s messages are clear, consistent and impactful.
A member of the Senior Management Team, they will provide advice and guidance to the Chief Executive and have lead responsibility in the strategic development of Safefood’s policies in these key areas.
The Director will work closely with the other Directors to ensure that Safefood maintains and develops its reputation as a credible, trustworthy and reliable source for information on food safety and healthy eating.
The Director will ensure that communication strategies contribute to maintaining Safefood’s effectiveness in a competitive environment. The Director will take lead responsibility in developing multi-channel communication campaigns and critically enhancing our digital presence as a trusted source of information.
Qualifications and experience
- Third level degree in a health promotion, business, marketing or communications discipline
- At least 5 years senior management experience within one or more of the following disciplines: Social Marketing, Market Research, Advertising and Promotions, Public Relations, Media Relations, Health Promotion within the public, private, voluntary or community sectors.
- Experience demonstrating sound judgement, strong leadership qualities, people management, interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate staff.
- Previous experience of business planning to include financial budgeting and forecasting.
- Demonstrable experience in the management of advertising campaigns.
Salary
Principal Officer €100,720 – €124,582 NPPC. The appointment will be made at the minimum of the scale.
How to apply
Full details of this position and how to apply can be found in the documents linked below.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday 13th February 2026.
Safefood is committed to promoting equality of opportunity.
