Senior Public Affairs and External Communications Manager – 12 month contract (Maternity Cover)

Pernod Ricard
Dublin
Workplace: HybridContractFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Copy writing","Relationship building","Analytical thinking"]

Lead public affairs and external communications for Irish Distillers, advancing the business’ interests with trade associations and key decision-makers across the Irish Government and EU institutions. Own proactive and reactive corporate reputation strategy, manage spokesperson strategy and media relations, and deliver reputation tracking. Prepare for crisis issues from a communications perspective, manage the communications and corporate affairs budget, and develop the communications manager within the team.

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Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard
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Senior Public Affairs and External Communications Manager – 12 month contract (Maternity Cover)

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Job Summary

Lead public affairs and external communications for Irish Distillers, advancing the business’ interests with trade associations and key decision-makers across the Irish Government and EU institutions. Own proactive and reactive corporate reputation strategy, manage spokesperson strategy and media relations, and deliver reputation tracking. Prepare for crisis issues from a communications perspective, manage the communications and corporate affairs budget, and develop the communications manager within the team.
Location: Dublin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract · 12 months
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Shape and execute a Public Affairs Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Plan, representing Irish Distillers with industry bodies and government stakeholders.
  • •Monitor relevant government and institutional proceedings and provide analysis and internal forecasts on likely public policy impacts.
  • •Develop and implement external corporate communications strategy across proactive and reactive opportunities, including media relations and spokesperson strategy.
  • •Deliver reputation tracking, evaluate corporate communications performance, and brief/manage agency partners.
  • •Prepare for and manage communications during crisis/issue, deputising for the Communications Director on the crisis management team, and manage the communications and corporate affairs budget.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Profit ShareAnnual AllowanceParental LeaveParental SupportHealth InsuranceCharity Days

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of corporate communications and public affairs experience in a high-performing environment, with proven relationship building and influence with senior stakeholders.
  • •Degree level education (Honours), ideally in Public Affairs, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline; a Masters degree is an advantage.
  • •Experience developing and executing integrated communications planning and public affairs strategy, including agency management.
  • •Strong analytical capability to interrogate data, information, and research to inform planning and decision making.
  • •Excellent communication skills including strong presentation and copy writing.
Experience:8+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Public Affairs, Communications, Marketing (or related discipline)
Skills:CommunicationPresentationCopy writingRelationship buildingAnalytical thinking

Company Brief

Pernod Ricard
Global producer and distributor of premium wines and spirits, with a portfolio of internationally recognized alcoholic beverage brands. Operates across markets worldwide through manufacturing, marketing, and large-scale distribution.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1975
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