Communications Manager – Healthcare Transformation Programme

About the role

The Communications Manager will lead communication, engagement, onboarding and training activities for a major healthcare infrastructure and transformation programme in Dublin. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will ensure clear understanding of programme objectives, processes and changes across internal and external audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies and plans.
• Coordinate communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage media relations, press enquiries, briefings and public‑affairs activities.
• Prepare briefings, statements, presentations and other materials for senior leadership.
• Support stakeholder engagement, meetings, events and communication campaigns.
• Create public and patient information materials.
• Coordinate programme updates, change communications and stakeholder messaging.
• Manage training and upskilling initiatives linked to programme changes.
• Monitor media, political and policy developments and advise senior management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Support development of KPIs and reporting metrics.
• Lead communication‑related projects and initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a communications role within healthcare, construction, public sector or similar environments.
• Experience planning and managing communications campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience engaging with government departments, elected representatives or senior public‑sector stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact healthcare transformation programme.
• Exposure to senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.