The National Concert Hall is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and classical music in Ireland. Our vision is to be an inspiring world-renowned music organisation, accessible to all and one that enriches people’s lives and the cultural landscape of the country. We do this by championing musical excellence and presenting the best international and Irish music. NCH is a living space for music, for lifelong enjoyment, connection and participation in music, for everyone.

The National Concert Hall has secured the support and funding from the Government of Ireland for the redevelopment of the extensive Earlsfort Terrace site in Dublin’s City Centre. Within the plans are the creation of a dedicated, state of the art, space for the orchestra. This will include a purpose built rehearsal space, practice rooms, changing facilities, physio and well-being spaces, catering and green rooms. Work is likely to start onsite in 2026 and last for three years. During this time, the orchestra and chorus will operate from an alternative Dublin base and focus on presenting concerts in various venues across the country.

Role summary
We are looking to recruit an outstanding marketeer to become a core part of our Marketing Team. This exciting post sits within the NCH’s Marketing and Communications Department which brings together communications, marketing, audience development, online/digital, public affairs, media, press and publications for all areas of NCH activity.

The overall purpose of the role is to work as part of the team to continue the enhancement of the NCH profile, brand promise and market position as Ireland’s National Cultural Institution for music, working specifically on marketing campaigns for the National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs and assisting and supporting marketing and brand campaigns, and Learning and Participation projects.

Key responsibilities

Key Tasks and Role Activities

The candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing and executing promotional activities including marketing, advertising, content creation and public relations, to include:

· End to end delivery of marketing and promotional campaigns for concerts
· Create a blurb/event description that can be used online in brochures and to create briefs for media
· Meet annual, quarterly and monthly priorities as agreed
· Participate in planning sessions contributing creative ideas to support activity, sales and audiences
· Liaise with artists, agents and promoters on marketing requirements and support
· Work with audio and visual promo producers on the generation of final assets. Assist in supplying images and music as part of briefing sessions
· Assist with copy and production of concert programmes, and the creation of content for digital distribution
· Brief design to create marketing assets for use for all media including social media posts and owned or paid media as required
· Assist with customer service queries
· Stakeholder engagement and concert invitations
· Write newsletters and press releases for prioritised content and create opportunities for media coverage
· Pitch media stories for consideration to build the brand portfolio of Performing Groups
· Build and maintain relationships with key marketing and media stakeholders
· Work with the wider team on event and launch management
· Support other aspects of the Marketing function as requested by management

Organisational Requirements

· To maintain the NCH’s high standard of customer care across all areas of organisational activity
· To use IT and digital applications to service the post’s administrative needs
· To work towards the achievement of the NCH’s organisational goals
· As the post-holder may be the first point of contact for many external organisations and individuals, he/she is expected to remain up to date with, and aware of, developments within the NCH and its work.
· As the post requires handling, processing and recording of restricted information, confidentiality is required at all times.

The Person
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of:

· A third level qualification (Level 7 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications) in a relevant discipline
· 3+ years marketing and PR experience with demonstratable experience in marketing tactics, development of marketing campaigns, the Irish music media and in landing press coverage
· The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a demanding environment and foster cross departmental collaboration with other NCH functions
· Demonstrate excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to work across multiple areas whilst prioritising competing demands and delivering tasks within tight deadlines
· Experience with Office 365 and/or other similar ICT systems

Desirable Requirements

The following requirements are desirable:

· Experience specific to Arts/classical music marketing and publicity

Key Competencies

The key competencies for this role that will be assessed at interview stage are:

1. People Management
2. Analysis & Decision Making
3. Delivery of Results
4. Interpersonal & Communication Skills
5. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-Development
6. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values

The Executive Officer (PPC) salary scale (rates effective from 1 October 2023) applies for this position as follows:
€34,562; €36,464; €37,538; €39,634; €41,513; €43,330; €45,141; €46,914; €48,705; €50,446; €52,264; €53,482; €55,219¹; €56,969²
The successful candidate will be placed on the first point of the Executive Officer (PPC) salary scale.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online and must include:

1. A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the role and why you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and;
2. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.

Only applications fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5pm on Tuesday, 6th February 2024

At NCH we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of Gender, Civil Status, Family Status, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race, Membership of the Traveller Community or any other characteristic protected by the Equality Acts.