Public Affairs Executive

Job Description

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Location: Dublin (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

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 mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Public Affairs Executive to join Vodafone Ireland’s External Communications team on a one‑year contract. This role is designed to provide critical support across our public affairs, policy, stakeholder engagement and government relations activities.

As Ireland prepares to take over the Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2026, this role will support the team through an especially active period, with a strong pipeline of major projects, stakeholder events and significant EU legislative files progressing.

Working closely with the Head of External Communications and our Public Affairs Manager, you will help deliver Vodafone’s public affairs programme, monitor key Irish and EU policy developments, support engagement with government and industry stakeholders, and contribute to policy analysis and briefing materials. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, strategically important function within Vodafone Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the delivery of Vodafone Ireland’s public affairs strategy and engagement programme.
• Assist in coordinating meetings and engagements with policymakers, civil servants, regulators, industry bodies and representative groups.
• Prepare briefing notes, meeting packs, talking points and policy summaries for senior colleagues.
• Manage queries from elected representatives, local authorities, government departments, and more.

Policy Monitoring and Analysis

• Monitor Oireachtas activity, Government announcements, consultations and EU policy developments relevant to Vodafone’s business.
• Conduct initial policy and legislative analysis to identify key implications, opportunities and risks.
• Assist in drafting consultation responses, policy submissions and input into Group reporting.

Internal Coordination and Programme Support

• Support cross‑functional coordination across Vodafone Ireland teams involved in regulation, legal, corporate security, corporate communications and more.
• Assist in programme management for priority public affairs initiatives for the organisation in 2026 ahead of the Irish Presidency of the EU and as Vodafone marks 25 years in Ireland this year.
• Coordinate logistics for a busy schedule of events, policy forums, roundtables and external engagements in 2026.

About You – What You Will Bring

• Two years’ experience in public affairs, politics, public policy, communications, government relations or a related field.
• Strong interest in Irish and EU politics and knowledge of the Irish political system.
• Government and/or agency experience a bonus.
• A degree in Law, Politics, Public Policy, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret policy developments and present insights clearly.
• A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach to work.

When choosing us……….

When you join the Vodafone Ireland Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits!

Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
• Generous Employer Pension contribution
• Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
• Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
• Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
• 23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – plus a dedicated day off for your birthday
• Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone Ireland, we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies.We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.

When you combine technology and the human spirit, anything is possible. And when you join Vodafone Ireland, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one.

It starts here.It starts with you.