"Communications Officer"

Department: External Relations Office

Vacancy ID: 040243

Closing Date: 25-Mar-2026

We are seeking an experienced Communications Officer with a strong track record as a former journalist/public relations/press officer to enhance the reputation of Maynooth University at a time of exciting change.

The role requires wide-ranging communications knowledge and a skillset applicable to external communications with a particular focus on scoping out and targeting appropriate stories for a range of media. The successful candidate will have a strong news sense and accurate writing/editing skills to assist in media promotions and public relations for university initiatives, announcements, research and events.

The postholder will report to the Head of Communications and work within the university’s communications, digital and marketing team. They will work with faculties, departments, institutes and centers across the university to positively enhance the public profile and reputation of Maynooth University.

Administrative Officer II (2026) Salary Scale: €46,918 - €66,464 p.a. (9 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Tuesday, 25th March 2026.

Applications 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 employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University