Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

Role: Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator (EO)
Client: An Garda Síochána
Location: Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Salary: Starting from €38,419
Application: GetGot Application form only - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

The Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator (EO) will be primarily responsible for coordinating, recording and responding to parliamentary questions and correspondence received by the Garda Commissioner from the Minister for Justice, Teachta Dála (TDs) or elected representatives, members of the public, and key external stakeholders.
Acting as a point of contact between An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice and/or the Commissioner's Office.
Coordinating and processing of Parliamentary Questions and/or Commissioner's Correspondence.
Reviewing and assessing Parliamentary Questions posed and/or Commissioner's Correspondence.
Management of clerical officers assigned and related administrative and HR duties.
Record keeping and management.
Report writing.
Preparation and review of briefing materials being prepared for the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner.
This description of the role is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may be reviewed from time to time to reflect the needs of the role and organisation.

This role will rely on the candidates' knowledge and understanding of the political and current affairs landscape, as well as An Garda Síochána's role and responsibilities. This is to enable them to identify and escalate matters which are in the public eye and warrant immediate attention. A certain level of risk assessment skills will be required as this office must identify where matters have the potential to cause organisational reputational damage.

High-quality communications skills are a must, both written and verbal, as this role requires the holder to engage professionally in line with our corporate identity with key external stakeholders, most significantly, with the Department of Justice.

Essential: Professional Qualifications, Experience, Requirements, Skills

Candidates, by the closing date, must have:

Route 1:

(A) A relevant qualification at the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 6 or greater in Public Affairs, Communications, Politics or a similar discipline.

and

(B) Experience working in public relations, public affairs or a communications role, or in the political environment.

Or

Route 2:
A minimum of 2 years' experience working in public relations, public affairs or a communications role, or in the political environment.

Candidates must also have experience:
Preparing, editing and presenting material in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner, both verbally and in writing.
Using Microsoft Office Platforms, e.g. Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Desirable: Requirements, Skills:
Experience dealing with press queries, parliamentary questions or a live news media environment.
Oral and written proficiency in Irish.
Experience in Content Management and Content Creation platforms or applications.
A current, full driving licence - minimum Category B.

For further information and to complete an online application form, please visit Staffline GetGot Jobs Ireland https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/home or click apply now.

CV's will not be accepted for this role. If you submit a CV or blank document, you will get an email with a link to complete the online application form.

Closing date for all completed online application forms is 3PM, Tuesday, 7th April 2026.