Springboard Communications, winner of PRCA Agency of the Year 2023, is seeking to recruit a proactive Office Manager and Executive Assistant.  

At Springboard, our role is simple: We partner with purpose-led businesses to solve complex problems, protect reputations, and drive COMMUNICATIONS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE. Our mission is clear and single-minded: To harness the power of strategic communications for the greater good. We live our values everyday – to be the best, to challenge ourselves and our clients, and to do it all together.  

This is an excellent opportunity to be a key member of our team, as the agency continues to grow and expand. 

The Role: 

Lead the agency’s operational function working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to: 

• Coordinate and manage the agency’s administrative functions, such as client and new team members onboarding, assist with general finance tasks, human resources, office facilities and handling of IT and other key supplier relationships 
• Provide professional executive support to the Managing Director 
• Monitor and identify areas within the office that demand improvement, and implement strategies that can enhance overall office operational efficiencies (and cost-effectiveness) 
• Collaborate with the MD to identify operational needs, propose solutions, and implement changes 
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection, GDPR, confidentiality, and professional standards 
• Respond to all internal and external queries as they arise – including liaison with clients, third-party suppliers and IT service providers 

Core Candidate Skills and Attributes: 

• Experience of working in a fast-paced and dynamic office environment – with an ability to support the wider team in building and maintaining business relationships 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Excellent MS Office skills and IT capabilities  
• Excellent organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail to deliver high-quality results on time 

• A proactive and responsive nature – exhibits a positive, common-sense approach  
• Full competency in diary management, apply judgment to resolve competing priorities 
• Strong people skills and the core ability to collaborate with other colleagues 
• Ideally, certification or qualifications related to basic accounting or experience in book-keeping 

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, the flexibility of hybrid work, and the opportunity to work in a successful and growing agency environment.  

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to nora@springboardcommunications.ie by the 22nd of March 2024.

At Springboard, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and experiences, enhances innovation, and drives our collective success. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. 

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and socioeconomic status. We strive to provide equal opportunities for growth and advancement, ensuring fairness and transparency in our hiring and promotion processes. 

We recognise that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we are dedicated to continuously improving our practices and policies to create a workplace where everyone feels included, heard, and supported.