Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Officer Health Insurance Authority, Marketing Dublin 2, Hybrid

Job title: Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Officer Health Insurance Authority, Marketing Dublin 2, Hybrid

Company: Lex Consultancy


Job description: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer – 12-Month Contract with potential for extensionLocation: Dublin 2 | Hybrid (2 days in office per week)
Contract: 12-month temporary position (with potential for extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible between 8am and 6pm
Company: The Health Insurance Authority (HIA)
Salary: Competitive, aligned with public sector termsI’m recruiting on behalf of the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) for a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer. This is a brilliant opportunity for a communications professional ready to take the next step in their career and join a small but impactful public sector organisation that regulates Ireland’s private health insurance market.The Role:
Working closely with the Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, this is a hands-on and varied role with real scope to make an impact. You’ll be involved in everything from media relations and social media to events and corporate publications.What’s on Offer:

• 12-month contract with strong potential for extension
• 35-hour working week with flexible hours (between 8am and 6pm)
• Hybrid work setup – 2 days/week in the office (Dublin 2)
• Competitive salary aligned with public sector EO level scales
• A supportive, purpose-driven working environment
• A great opportunity to broaden your experience and take a real step up

Core responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of the communications strategy and annual plans
• Drafting press releases, stakeholder updates, and public-facing materials
• Managing and growing the HIA’s social media channels (incl. back-end scheduling and insights)
• Updating and improving website content (no coding required)
• Coordinating with external service providers (PR, advertising, design)
• Assisting with event planning and attendance (e.g. Ploughing Championships, Over 50s Expo)
• Contributing to quarterly market reports and the Annual Report
• Helping with internal communications and team coordination
• General admin support including invoicing and procurement processes
• Using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for day-to-day content and reporting

About You:
This role would suit someone currently working in a communications role, ready to step into a more rounded, senior position.The ideal candidate may come from either the public or private sector – for example, a communications professional in insurance (general, health, or life) who wants a meaningful next move into public service.Requirements:

• Solid experience in communications, PR or stakeholder engagement (minimum 5+ years)
• Strong written skills and confidence in drafting external content
• Experience with back-end social media management (e.g. scheduling, insights)
• Basic website CMS experience (or willingness to learn)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and Word
• Organised, detail-focused and comfortable juggling tasks
• A proactive and collaborative mindset
• Public sector communications experience is welcome, but not essential

This role offers excellent variety and career progression for someone looking to take that next leap. If you’re interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV to Áine in Lex Consultancy.

Expected salary:

Location: Southside Dublin

Job date: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:44:51 GMT

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