Information Brief
Marketing & Communications Manager
Closing date – 12:00 on 1st February 2017
The Institute of Technology Tallaght caters for a student population of approximately 5,600 students, comprising 3,100 full-time and 2,500 part-time students. It is the only third level college in South Dublin County which is one of the most densely populated and highly industrialised regions in Ireland.
The Institute has developed a wide range of educational programmes at all levels from Higher Certificate to Masters Level in taught mode and from Masters to Doctoral Level in research mode, while also providing vocational training in the area of hospitality and catering areas. The Institute prides itself on its commitment to teaching and learning and provides students with opportunities for flexible learning, distance learning, customised on site work based learning and international partnerships. Students are nurtured in a supportive environment that provides excellent information services, access and career advice, targeted academic supports, health centre, provision for those with disabilities and active clubs and societies.
The Institute also serves as a leading centre for the advancement of research, commercial innovation and enterprise development. It provides a rich multi-cultural educational environment, with academic and research programmes and that are strongly focused on the needs of society, the industry, and the broader economy. The Institute collaborates widely, including other Universities and Institutes nationally, as well as numerous partner institutions in Europe, Canada, China and Vietnam.
For further information visit our Institute’s web-site at http://www.it-tallaght.ie/
Position of Marketing & Communications Manager
The Institute has a vacancy for the above post which will be filled on a permanent or fixed term contract basis.
Essential academic qualifications and professional experience:
Applicants will hold an appropriate primary honours degree (NQF level 8 with a 2.2 honours classification or higher) in Marketing or an equivalent qualification, together with a minimum of five-years post graduate relevant work experience in the field of marketing or communications or public/media relations.
Desirable academic qualifications and professional experience
In addition to the above, applicants will ideally have the following:
· Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in marketing, communications, or equivalent, at NQF level 9 or above.
· Demonstrated leadership, management, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
· Experience of leading change, proven ability to win support for ideas and build networks.
· Highly developed organisational and IT skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for:
· Leading the development, management and implementation of an integrated marketing and communications strategy for:
· Undergraduate and post graduate programmes, both full time and part time
· Professional courses
· Bespoke Industry programmes
· Schools Liaison Activities
· Ongoing management and development of the Institute’s brand identity and reputation. This includes contributing to the Institute’s submissions to the various Education Ranking systems
· Liaise and advise on the Institutes International Student recruitment strategy and activities, particularly in relation to developing, resourcing and delivering structures for attracting International Students.
· Provision of professional marketing and communications expertise to the Institute’s Schools and Departments , including advising on marketing and communications opportunities, to ensure a professional and integrated approach to marketing and communications
· Ensuring that marketing, promotional, publicity, communications and digital technology-enabled activities are consistent with corporate brand requirements and visual identity guidelines.
· Identification of, and making recommendations on, effective and appropriate marketing opportunities for Institute of Technology Tallaght, including those presented by online and social media. Overall management of the vision and development of the Institute’s website and social media presence.
· Management of the Marketing and Communications budgets and staff.
· Management of relevant external consultancy providers, e.g. public relations consultants, advertising agencies, etc., as required.
· Development and supervision of appropriate systems to handle media relations including provision of support and training to all staff dealing with the media and on occasion acting as spokesperson for Institute of Technology Tallaght, as required.
· Management of the communication aspects of a range of Institute events and projects (including open days, conferring ceremonies, community days, launches, visiting dignitaries etc.) and advice on maximising the marketing potential of such events, as appropriate.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the President and/or other Senior Management
Salary and conditions
The Salary scale for this post is from €66,561 to €84,684 and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Pay Policy. Appointments to this post, save in very exceptional circumstances will be made at point 1 of the salary scale. All new appointees to the Public Service will be made at point 1 of the scale.
Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum. A minimum of a 37 hour working week (net of rest breaks) will apply and your hours of attendance will be agreed prior to commencing duty in the post. Flexibility will be required as attendance in addition to 37 hours per week may be required from time to time given the nature of the post.
Institute of Technology Tallaght
Application FormMarketing & Communications Manager
Closing Date 12:00 on 1st February 2017
PERSONAL
Surname
First Names
Correspondence Address
Email Address
Telephone (Home / Mobile) Telephone (Business)
Present Occupation
QUALIFICATIONS
Primary Degrees
Degree / Grade / Date Awarded / Awarding Institution / Final YearSubjects
Postgraduate Qualifications
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studies
Professional and other relevant qualifications
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Highest Qualification obtained in Irish : ______
Year Obtained: ______
EXPERIENCE - Employment Record
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Relevance to the post applied for:
Position Held / From - to / Name & Address of Employer / Reason for leaving
Duties & Responsibilities:
Relevance to the post applied for:
Position Held / From - to / Name & Address of Employer / Reason for leaving
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Additional Information (Please submit additional information on a separate page if needed)
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4. OUTSIDE INTERESTS
5. REFEREES
Name and address of two independent persons, not related to you, who can attest to your professional competence.
At least one of these should have supervised your work in the recent past.
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If appointed please indicate the earliest date at which you would be available to take up duty
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I certify that the information given in this application form is correct
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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TALLAGHT - CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING All particulars asked for should be given on the application form. Reference to Curriculum Vitae is not sufficient, though you may, if you wish, submit a curriculum vitae and further information in support of your application. The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is not later than 12:00 hours on 1st February 2017. Completed application forms should be returned to: The Human Resources Manager, Institute of Technology, Tallaght, Dublin 24
(Please ensure that the proper postage is applied, as under stamped envelopes may not be delivered in time)
If you wish you may send in your application by fax (01 4042883), or e-mail it to
to ensure that your application is in before the deadline. You should also send in your original signed application form. Please note however that it is Institute policy not to accept late applications.
If you have any queries, you can contact the Human Resources Department at
4042120 or 4042705. Canvassing will disqualify.
Applicants may be shortlisted for interview on the basis of the information supplied in their application form.
Applicants may be notified of the intention to call them for interview via e-mail or by phone or in writing.
Please note that you may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statement made by you on this form. Original copies of qualifications, Birth Certificates etc. will be requested from the successful applicant(s)
The successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
Under our Freedom of Information policy, application forms and any other documentation in respect of applicants who are not offered positions will be kept for two years from the date of receipt.
The Institute advises that incorrect information provided by applicants during the selection process may invalidate any consequent appointment. This will apply no matter when the correct facts are established
If you are called for an interview and are a person with disabilities who would require any special facilities at the interview, please make contact with this office at that time to discuss what arrangements are necessary.
Citizenship / Permit Requirement:
Eligibility to compete is open to candidates who are citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The EEA comprises member states of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Other candidates may be eligible to compete subject to their having or obtaining an appropriate work permit for the nature and duration of the position.
Former Public Service employees:
Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including:
- Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER)
- Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010)
- Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants
Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. This is a non-exhaustive list and any queries should be directed to an applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance.
Pensions
The appointee will become a member of the appropriate public service pension scheme. Broadly, if the appointee:
(a) served in a public service body as a pensionable public servant on 31 December 2012, then the terms of the Education Sector Superannuation Scheme shall apply to the appointee; or
(b) first serves in a public service body as a pensionable public servant on or after 1 January 2013 or has not, prior to appointment, served in a public service body as a pensionable public servant, then the provisions of the Public Service Pensions Single Scheme will apply.
As the rules relating to membership of these schemes contain a number of exceptions, if the appointee has any queries as to which pension scheme provisions apply to them, these should be raised as soon as practicable after appointment with the HR Manager. The appointee shall be obliged to make pension contributions in accordance with the rules of the applicable scheme and the appointee shall be subject to the applicable scheme’s provisions as amended from time to time.
Proposed merger of Three Institutes
Please note that it is planned that three institutions in the Dublin region – Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown (ITB) and Institute of Technology, Tallaght (ITTD) will merge into a single institution to form the new Dublin Institute of Technology, prior to seeking designation as a Technological University for Dublin. Thereafter staff may be assigned or re-assigned to any of the buildings / centres in the new Dublin Institute of Technology, at the discretion of the Institute.
Please note that the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The post will be filled on either a permanent or fixed term contract basis.
Further information
Check out the Institutes web site at http://www.ittdublin.ie or contact or telephone 01 4042120