Social Media Manager | Public Sector | Contract

Social Media Manager | Public Sector | Contract

Salary: €70-80k per annum
Location: Mayo & Hybrid
Contract: 12-36 months

Our client, a leading public sector organisation, is seeking a creative, strategic Social Media Manager to lead and deliver their newly developed social media strategy and strengthen our digital presence nationwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how the organisation engages with the public online, grow active communities, and support high-impact campaigns across multiple platforms.

The Role

You will lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of the organisation's social media activity across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you'll deliver engaging content, drive measurable results, and protect the organisation's brand and reputation.

You will also manage and mentor a content creator and collaborate across advertising, PR, education and services teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and optimise the social media strategy
• Plan, create and publish engaging, on-brand content across all platforms
• Support regular campaigns and advocacy initiatives
• Grow and manage online communities while safeguarding reputation
• Monitor performance, analyse insights, and optimise content and campaigns
• Support paid social activity and collaborate with creative, PR and media agencies
• Manage day-to-day community engagement and escalate risks where required
• Ensure brand, legal and platform compliance across all content

Key Skills Required

• 1-3+ years' experience managing brand or organisational social media accounts
• Strong content creation skills (copywriting, graphics, short-form video)
• Excellent understanding of major social platforms and how they work
• Confident using analytics to drive insight and improvement
• Creative, organised and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
• Comfortable managing online communities and sensitive issues
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

In Return

• Salary circa €70-80k
• 1 year agency contract with provision for extension to 3 year term
• Hybrid working arrangement

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