Head of Public Affairs and Insights

T-pro; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ireland seeks a Head of Public Affairs & Insights for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will support business growth through market intelligence and public policy engagement. The role requires extensive knowledge of the Irish political landscape and construction sector, with key responsibilities including reporting on public policy developments and fostering stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

2 Wellbeing days annually

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles (role dependent)

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the Irish political and business environment.
• Experience engaging with C-suite/Ministerial stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse trends and communicate insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse public policy developments in infrastructure.
• Produce monthly market insights reports for Ireland.
• Develop relationships with key industry bodies for government engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Public policy interpretation

Market analysis

CRM systems

Education

High-level experience in market analysis and public affairs

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Head of Public Affairs & Insights to join our team in Ireland on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role will support business growth through market intelligence, public policy engagement, and stakeholder influence in the Irish market. Experience and knowledge of Irish public affairs and political landscape is essential; construction sector knowledge and regulatory monitoring experience is also desirable. Key skills required include an ability to engage stakeholders at national level in the public and private sectors, experience in strategic communication and public policy interpretation, and the ability to translate complex trends into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on public policy developments relating to infrastructure and construction.
• Gather and analyse market intelligence in target product/market areas.
• Undertake/support periodic research on target markets and new trends as required.
• Produce monthly market insights report for Ireland.
• Provide market updates for Ireland Segment monthly and quarterly reports.
• Work in partnership with the Client Account and Insights teams to inform on market trends, policy developments, client priorities, and strategic positioning to support pipeline growth and relationship-based sales.
• Produce and disseminate ad hoc briefing papers to support positioning on significant policy issues relating to Ireland.

Public Affairs

• Develop and embed a structured approach to public affairs management in Ireland.
• Create networking and relationship-building opportunities for BAM leadership with relevant senior public and business leaders.
• Develop relationships with key industry bodies to facilitate government engagement and wider networking, and ventilate BAM policy positions.
• Liaise with external public affairs consultant to implement our PA & PR strategy.
• Coordinate effective and ethical use of corporate hospitality and entertainment to support relationship-building.

Who are we looking for?

• A comprehensive knowledge of the Irish political and business landscape.
• A working knowledge of the Irish construction and infrastructure market, and how micro and macro trends impact it.
• The ability to take data from several sources, analyse and communicate back to key stakeholders at all levels within the business.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• The role will directly interface with the Senior Leadership team (Executive Director Ireland, Director Building/Civil, Head of Insights etc) so previous experience in communicating with key figures is a must.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of, and network in, the Irish political and business environment.
• Significant high-level experience in market analysis and public affairs.
• Demonstrable capability in proactive engagement with C-suite/Ministerial stakeholders.

Personal attributes

A curious, self-starter, who is articulate and able to make the complex easily understood. Acting as a disciplined and focused ambassador for BAM, the successful candidate will build BAM’s reputation with significant decision-makers and identify market trends that align with our strategy to create real client value.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Ireland's largest, dynamic and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms. We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave to start.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• ... and many more great perks.

Your work environment

The role will primarily be based in Kildare with regular travel across Ireland and occasional travel to the UK. As the role entails engagement with political stakeholders and coordination of corporate events, a modest degree of flexibility and out-of-hours working is anticipated.

Who we are

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.

Job details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Construction