Grade VI Section Officer Communications And Public Affairs HSES101262

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Reference

HSES101262

Category

Management/Admin/ICT

Grade

Grade VI 0574

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HSE

Advertisement Type

Confined competition

Important Information

This job is in the HSE.

Health region

HSE South West

County

• Cork
  
  

Location

HSE South West

Recruiter

HSE South West: Kerry and Cork

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime
  
  

Post specific related information

To deliver a proactive and strategic Public Affairs function across HSE South West, with a particular focus on:

• Managing relationships with public representatives and political stakeholders
• Supporting the organisation’s engagement with Government and national policy processes
• Advising on reputational risk and politically sensitive issues
• Ensuring consistent, accurate and timely responses to Oireachtas and public representation activity
  
  

The role will play a critical part in protecting the reputation of HSE South West in a highly scrutinised political and media environment.

Closing date

10/08/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

"Candidates will generally be given at least two weeks' notice of an interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. "

Informal enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role.

For Further Information Please Contact

Emmett Harrington, Business Manager, Communications & Public Affairs

Email: Emmett.Harrington@hse.ie

Mobile: 086-7871358

For Enquiries Relating To The Recruitment Process Please Contact

Niall Creedon Kelly, People Resourcing, Office of the Regional Head of People, HSE South West.

Email: niall.creedonkelly@hse.ie

Mobile: 087 1800956

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/101262/?source=intranet&color=undefined

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