Grade VI Section Officer Communications and Public Affairs HSES101262
Date posted: 24 July 2026
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Reference
HSES101262
Category
Management/Admin/ICT
Grade
Grade VI 0574
Advertisement source
HSE
Advertisement Type
Confined competition
Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE South West
County
- Cork
Location
HSE South West
Recruiter
HSE South West: Kerry and Cork
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
To deliver a proactive and strategic Public Affairs function across HSE South West, with a particular focus on:
o Managing relationships with public representatives and political stakeholders
o Supporting the organisation’s engagement with Government and national policy processes
o Advising on reputational risk and politically sensitive issues
o Ensuring consistent, accurate and timely responses to Oireachtas and public representation activity
The role will play a critical part in protecting the reputation of HSE South West in a highly scrutinised political and media environment.
Closing date
10/08/2026 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
"Candidates will generally be given at least two weeks' notice of an interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. "
Informal enquiries
We welcome enquiries about the role.
For further information please contact:
Emmett Harrington, Business Manager, Communications & Public Affairs
Email: Emmett.Harrington@hse.ie
Mobile: 086-7871358
For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact:
Niall Creedon Kelly, People Resourcing, Office of the Regional Head of People, HSE South West.
Email: niall.creedonkelly@hse.ie
Mobile: 087 1800956
External link
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/101262/?source=intranet&color=undefined