Communications and Marketing Officer

JOB TITLE: Marketing & Communications Officer

START DATE: ASAP

SALARY: €32k to €35k DOE | Plus Work Phone and Laptop | Business Expenses Engineers Ireland CPD certification

LOCATION The beautiful grounds of St Kieran’s College in the vibrant city of Kilkenny. A satellite office is located in Waterford.

CONTRACT TYPE: 2-year Fixed contract with 2-year extension option subject to performance.

WORKING HOURS: Full time – Mon to Friday. 37.5hr/ week standard contract

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06th November 2026

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be an all-rounder with excellent communications skills, creativity and a natural ability to engage with people. They will be highly organised, adaptable and capable of managing multiple tasks and leading projects simultaneously, while maintaining a focus on quality, deadlines and stakeholder impact.

The successful candidate will work closely with the communications team, technical engineers, finance and HR departments. They will influence and build deeper relationships with key stakeholders, customers and partners through engaging campaigns, storytelling, case studies, events and other engaging content. You will play a key role in raising awareness of energy efficiency projects, engaging stakeholders, and supporting the agency’s mission to achieve meaningful energy change by 2030 and 2050.

This is a hands-on, dynamic role for someone who enjoys turning ideas into reality, thrives in public-facing and creative environments and is passionate about driving engagement, awareness and impact in energy efficiency and sustainability. The incoming candidate will hit the ground running in supporting the communications, marketing and EU teams with events, existing projects and communication tasks.

Role Overview

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional in marketing and communications while contributing to impactful energy and climate projects. The successful candidate will be a motivated and proactive team player, with strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to support multiple projects. They will be eager to learn, bring new ideas and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Marketing & Communications Support

• Support the Section Lead in day-to-day operations of the communications and marketing team.

• Lead day to day development and delivery of awareness, marketing and communications campaigns across digital and traditional channels.

• Create, develop and edit engaging high quality visual and multimedia content including videos, presentations, infographics and other promotional materials for social media, website, newsletters on an ongoing basis.

• Lead awareness campaigns for key regional programmes (SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities programme / Sustainable Energy Communities / Local Authority Citizen Engagement programmes).

• Managing and updating the South East Energy Agency website, newsletter and social media platforms with engaging content.

• Design and create case studies, blogs, videos and multimedia content.

• Lead the design of graphics, infographics and reports.

• Analysis and reporting on campaign performance, engagement and reach.

Digital & Content Creation

• Film, edit and publish video content for use across multiple platforms.

• Translate technical energy and project information into clear, accessible content.

• Maintain content quality and consistency across all communications channels.

Events & Outreach

• Organise and coordinate events, workshops, and webinars to promote project objectives and stakeholder engagement.

• Attend and support the promotion of events, webinars and workshops.

• Handle live social media during events where required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with project partners, beneficiaries and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication across all projects and build positive relationships.

• Foster positive relationships and address inquiries regarding project activities.

• Stay up to date with ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy technology grant programs in Ireland.

Quality and Compliance

• Adhere to the company’s Quality Management System requirements, including performing work according to process documents, procedures, and maintaining necessary records

• Understand and apply quality and environmental policy statements in all aspects of work

• Ensure that the needs and requirements of the company’s customers are understood and delivered

• Enhance the company’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates, and improvement ideas

• Continuous improvement on advancements in retrofit materials, methods, and regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO/Marketing and Communications Manager depending on the organisation’s workload.

• Support communications, marketing and events to Research, Development & Innovation projects (EU Funded Projects) when required.

• Contribute to achieving the company’s objectives

The Ideal Candidate

Experience, skills and qualifications

Essential

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role (Communications, Marketing, Media, Business, Project Management).

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

• Excellent communication, verbal and networking skills.

• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and the public, a “people person”.

• Confident in creating digital and visual content, including filming, editing and photography.

• Experience in developing & leading marketing & awareness campaigns

• Understanding of marketing analytics and reporting.

• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms.

• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, Youtube

• Organised, able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.

• Availability to travel is essential to attend Meetings and Events.

• Possess excellent English verbal and written skills.

• Experience with content management systems (e.g. WordPress)

• Experience with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)

Desirable

• Passionate about sustainability, energy, or climate action.

• Basic video production and editing skills.

• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp).

• Proven experience working on multi-stakeholder projects.

• Basic familiarity with budget tracking and financial awareness.

• Please note that due to the nature of this role, a small amount of evening / weekend work may be expected.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn.

• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

• Creative thinker with the ability to bring new ideas.

• Eager to further develop skills in communications, events and project support.

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment.

How to Apply?

Please complete the Application Form available on http://www.southeastenergy.ie/careers and return to Joanne Brennan at [email protected] with a subject line ‘Communications and Marketing Officer. Applicants are also invited to include details of their relevant experience and to indicate their earliest available start date. A curriculum vitae (CV) may be included; however, it will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

References: Referees will only be contacted with the prior consent of the applicant.

Data Protection and Confidentiality: All applications will be treated with strict confidence and processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Application Deadline: Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.

South East Energy Agency is an equal opportunities employer.

Pay: €32,000.00-€35,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation

Ireland (required)

Willingness to travel

* 25% (required)

Work Location: In person