Communications & PA Manager

## Join Us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. ## What you’ll do With us, you can shape how Vodafone Ireland shows up externally – building trust, influencing the conversation, and strengthening our reputation across the market. You will lead Vodafone Ireland’s integrated external reputation strategy across PR, communications and public affairs, ensuring a clear and consistent narrative across media, policymakers, partners, customers and the wider public. This role brings together proactive storytelling, stakeholder engagement and issues management to position Vodafone as a credible and trusted voice on key economic, societal, regulatory and industry topics. You’ll define and deliver a joined-up communications, PR and public affairs strategy aligned to business, policy and corporate priorities, translating complex technical, regulatory and commercial issues into clear, compelling external messaging. You will own the annual reputation plan, bringing together campaigns, policy communications and media engagement into a single, coherent approach. Working closely with Public Affairs colleagues, you will shape how Vodafone’s policy positions and advocacy priorities are communicated externally. You’ll support engagement with policymakers, regulators, industry bodies and opinion formers through well-developed briefings, messaging and content, while advising on public sentiment, reputational risk and how external stakeholders are likely to respond to key issues. You will design and deliver proactive PR and communications campaigns that build Vodafone’s profile, working with agencies and partners to deliver earned media, thought leadership and influencer activity. This includes identifying and developing high-impact “hero stories” that strengthen Vodafone’s reputation across areas such as ESG, innovation, connectivity and wider societal impact. You’ll retain accountability for national and regional media relationships, managing reactive media queries with confidence and clarity, and leading issues and crisis communications in close coordination with Public Affairs and senior leadership. You will oversee the development of high-quality content across channels, including press releases, speeches, LinkedIn, briefing notes and reports. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on external narrative, stakeholder communications and reputational risk, and you will measure and report on the impact of PR, communications and public affairs activity. ## Who you are * Demonstrable experience across Public Relations, Public Affairs or corporate reputation management (media experience alone is not sufficiient * Strong understanding of the policy, regulatory or public affairs environment and how communications influence stakeholders * Experience delivering proactive PR and communications campaigns * Ability to navigate complexity across government, regulators, media and public sentiment, balancing opportunities and risks * Strong judgement in managing reputational risk and external stakeholder expectations * Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging external communications * Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing trusted communications advice ## Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity. ## What's in it for you * The flexibility to work how you perform best, with hybrid ways of working and real focus on work-life balance * A competitive package including salary, bonus and a strong pension to support you now and long-term * €1050 flexible benefits allowance, plus access to comprehensive health and wellbeing support * Access to our on-site wellness centre and gym, alongside a wider wellbeing programme * Free mobile plan, device offers and exclusive discounts for you, your family and friends * Market-leading family policies and flexibility to support you at every stage of life * Real opportunities for career growth through learning, development and internal progression ## Who we are * We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. * Through our technology, we empower people — connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live — and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. * Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. * We’re committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place where everyone feels safe, valued and included. * Vodafone is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know. Together we can #LI-JB1