Communications Assistant

Department: External Relations OfficeVacancy ID: 037204Closing Date: 11-Sep-2025We are seeking to recruit a Communications Executive Assistant to work as part of the External Relations Office team to enhance the reputation of Maynooth University at a time of exciting change. This is an interesting and varied role for a candidate with strong writing, IT, and administrative skills, who is highly organised and has good knowledge of the Irish media landscape, as well as a keen interest in communications, public relations, media and digital media.

The postholder will report to the Head of Communications and work within the university’s communications, digital and marketing team. They will work with faculties, departments, institutes and centres across the university to positively enhance the public profile and reputation of Maynooth University. The postholder will collaborate collegially across teams within the External Relations Office including Alumni Relations, Partnerships and Events as well as liaising with team members in their own team. SalarySenior Executive Assistant: €46,703 - €56,828 p. a. (7 points)Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date23:

30hrs (local Irish time) on Thursday 11th September 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employerThe position is subject to the Statutes of the University