Title: Senior Marketing Officer
Reports to: Head of Brand & Marketing
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 35hrs p/w - Monday- Friday 9am to 5pm
Location: The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin 4 office) working
Office Days: Office attendance days are Wednesday & Thursday
Salary: €51,000 per annum
Who we are:
Every three minutes, someone in Ireland hears the words ‘You’ve got cancer’. At the Irish Cancer Society, we understand the physical, emotional and financial impact a cancer diagnosis brings. And we are determined to do everything we can to help.
As Ireland’s leading cancer charity, we work across every area of cancer – from prevention and early detection, through to end-of-life care. We make a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in life-saving and life-changing research; providing practical, financial and emotional supports; and driving improvements in public cancer services.
We are looking for a Senior Marketing Officerto support the delivery of our marketing campaigns, brand activity, fundraising initiatives and digital content and activation across the organisation. This is an ideal role for a marketing professional who is organised, astute and creative with excellent communication and project management skills and is motivated by meaningful work.
What you’ll do…
Marketing Campaign Management:
You will assist and support the Head of Brand & Marketing in the development and implementation of all key Brand marketing campaigns for the organisation and activate TTL across all channels (e.g. TV; Radio; Digital; OOH).
You will assist with all media planning for the core Brand and Marketing campaigns overseeing the process from media channel selection, media buy through to campaign evaluation.
You will assist with the development of any creative briefs for Brand & Marketing Campaigns and help manage the briefing process and any pitch processes that may arise.
You will support the coordination of the creative review and feedback process with internal and external stakeholders
You will assist in the management of creative production ensuring that the pre and postproduction processes of any creative development run according to brief and budget.
Coordination of internal communications teams in the creative development process.
Support the Head of Brand with the management of 3rd Party Agencies & Suppliers.
You will support the development and implementation of the national fundraising campaigns for the organisation, working closely with the Fundraising teams across creative development, artwork approvals and campaign activation.
Working with the Head of Brand monitor all brand metrics tracking, analysis and reporting. Including online digital analysis and metrics/KPI tracking in addition to overall marketing campaign performance and organic social media reporting.
Provide ongoing administrative and coordination support for campaigns.
Social Media Management:
You will oversee and lead out on the organisation’s social media strategy across key channels and maintain the online presence of the Irish Cancer Society.
You will oversee the annual digital editorial calendar for the Irish Cancer Society’s social channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and You Tube.
Maintain and monitor our online community through day-to-day engagement and innovative content
You will complete ongoing evaluations of our Social Media presence, engagement and activity and report on the key metrics.
You will create ongoing content to support the key organisational and brand initiatives, working cross-functionally across departments in particular with the Communications/PR teams.
You will work to foster a sense of community across the Society’s social media channels and take a proactive approach to moderation and engagement.
Brand & Marketing Support:
Support the Head of Brand & Marketing in the day‑to‑day operations of the department and managing the organisational marketing workplan, liaising with the different departments and coordinating team workstreams.
Act as a lead point of contact for all general organisational marketing queries.
Safeguard brand consistency across marketing materials, campaigns and all digital platforms.
Coordinate organisational digital newsletter development and dispatch.
Assist with content planning and scheduling across all media channels.
Act as an integrated team member with team colleagues in Design and Digital marketing to deliver campaigns across all channels.
Represent the Brand Marketing team at key meetings and events both internally and externally as necessary.
You will represent the Brand & Marketing team on GDPR - Data Representative Working Group, ensuring ongoing data compliance across the team, and informing and implementing relevant processes across the department with a data privacy lens.
Please note: The role is a flexible one in a dynamic team, and you may be required to perform additional duties as required.
Who you are
Passionate about the Irish Cancer Society’s mission.
Experience of working directly on brands
A confident and excellent communicator
In possession of strong project management and organisational skills with attention to detail.
Comfortable with multi-tasking and working across a variety of projects and supporting cross‑functional teams.
Creative and eager to contribute to creative development and campaign delivery.
Keen to develop your marketing skills and competencies across digital, content creation and brand management.
Motivated, self-starter who takes the initiative.
Your qualifications & experience
Degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or a related field.
3 – 4 years’ experience in a marketing role in house or agency.
Experience of working on Brands and within marketing teams
Strong MS Office skills.
Experience with digital marketing and social media management tools
Experience of managing marketing agencies and 3rd party suppliers.
Direct experience of working on ATL (TV/Outdoor/Radio) campaigns an advantage.
General knowledge of media buying an advantage.
We measure experience based on the quality of exposure rather than years of service — and we welcome applicants at all career stages.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 30th April 2026
Please note all CVs are logged through a third-party system for processing
The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES
Some of our benefits:
23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)
Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
Flexitime
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - new starters will join the pension from the date of commencement of employment with the Society. The current contribution rate ranges from a contribution of 3%, 5% or a maximum of 8% of basic salary.
Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
Learning and Development Programmes
Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Optional Flu vaccine provided