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Client Manager
Location: Cork (hybrid)
Type: Full-time
About Us
Springboard Communications is an award-winning, independent Irish communications agency, proudly named PRCA Agency of the Year and a certified B Corp. We’re a purpose-driven team that believes in the power of strategic communications to drive meaningful impact, from global change-makers to local innovators. Our culture is built on collaboration, ambition, and authenticity.
We’ve grown significantly in recent years — and we’re just getting started.
About the Role
Springboard Communications is looking for a dynamic and experienced Client Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity to lead and deliver impactful communications campaigns across a mix of corporate and public sector clients.
You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day client relationships, executing high-quality media and content strategies, and mentoring junior colleagues, with strong support from our senior leadership team. If you’re media-savvy, results-driven, and excited about Communications for Positive Change, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Manage client accounts, ensuring smooth delivery of projects and campaigns.
- Support in developing strategic communications plans that align with client goals.
- Lead media outreach and journalist engagement — securing meaningful coverage.
- Create and review content i.e. media releases, op-eds, digital copy, reports, and more.
- Coordinate project timelines, budgets, and resource planning.
- Guide and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative culture.
- Stay on top of media trends and new platforms.
- Collaborate on new business proposals and sector insight development.
About You
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in communications.
- Third-level qualification in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or similar.
- Proven track record in delivering standout earned media results.
- Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills.
- Confident project manager, balancing deadlines, detail, and stakeholder expectations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine team player.
- Passionate about delivering impact for clients, your team, and the wider community.
Why Springboard:
- Flexible hybrid working.
- Competitive salary & bonus structure.
- Pension contribution.
- Career progression in a growing agency.
- Ongoing training & development.
- Certified B Corp culture — purposeful work, people-first values.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to agnes@springboardcommunications.ie by 25 June 2025.
If we don’t have the perfect open role at the moment for you, get in touch! We are always on the look-out for the right person to join our team.
PRCA Agency
of the Year 2023
We are Springboard Communications – an award-winning Irish communications and digital agency with offices in Dublin and Cork. We proudly serve as the Irish Partner of the global Worldcom Public Relations Group.
