Public Campaigns & Partnerships Strategist

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Ireland is seeking a Strategic Campaign & Partnerships Contractor to lead evidence-based public campaigns and strategic partnerships across Ireland (Galway, Mayo, Cork or Dublin). The role covers research, strategy, creative development, media planning, activation and evaluation in a high-profile public sector context.

The successful candidate will balance innovative communications with governance, regulatory obligations and reputational considerations, delivering multi-channel campaigns at

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in strategic marketing and integrated campaigns.
• 5+ years in creative advertising or integrated communications environments.
• Proven track record leading large-scale public awareness campaigns.
• Experience in highly regulated public-sector contexts.
• Budget management, supplier management, and procurement experience.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of accessibility, governance, and public communications standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-channel behaviour-change campaigns from concept through evaluation.
• Translate research and policy objectives into strategic briefs with clear targets.
• Coordinate creative development, audience testing, production and delivery.
• Identify, negotiate and manage partnerships to maximise reach and impact.
• Oversee activation delivery, risk management, logistics, and post-event evaluation.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and governance across external agencies.
• Collaborate with government departments, agencies and partners.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Communications

Integrated campaigns

Partnerships

Brand management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant third-level qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Media, Research, or related discipline

Job description

CPL Ireland is seeking a Strategic Campaign & Partnerships Contractor to lead evidence-based public campaigns and strategic partnerships across Ireland (Galway, Mayo, Cork or Dublin). The role covers research, strategy, creative development, media planning, activation and evaluation in a high-profile public sector context.

The successful candidate will balance innovative communications with governance, regulatory obligations and reputational considerations, delivering multi-channel campaigns at