Communications Officer

Department: External Relations OfficeVacancy ID: 037023Closing Date: 09-Sep-2025We are seeking to appoint an experienced Communications Officer to manage and coordinate communications for our Development and Alumni Office (DARO) and Maynooth University Foundation (MU Foundation). The Communications Officer will work with all relevant staff to support the development of communication strategies, and implement proactive print and digital communication plans that serve the University’s strategic interests and objectives for alumni engagement and philanthropy. In addition, the Communications Officer will play a fundamental role in stakeholder engagement for the office.

The post holder will report to the Alumni Engagement Manager and work closely and collegially across the DARO team, the Office of External Relations, and colleagues throughout the University. The post holder will play a vital role in a growing and ambitious team. Administrative Officer II (2025) Salary Scale: €46,418 – €65,806 p. a. (9 points)Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date23: 30hrs (local Irish time) on Tuesday, 9th September 2025Applications 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