Manager

An exciting opportunity to experience the Ornua Communications team as a Digital Communications Manager has opened. It is a versatile role encompassing corporate, brand and internal communications, stakeholder management and reputation management.

The role requires bringing great ideas and strategic thinking to life; being a creative storyteller; embracing communication technologies; as well as conceptualising and executing impactful communication programmes which resonate with Ornua’s many shareholders and strengthen Ornua’s brand and reputation globally.

As a key member of the Communications team, the Digital Communications Manager leads cross-functional initiatives, manages agency and vendor relationships, and provides strategic counsel to senior executives, including the Executive Team. As this is a maternity leave cover role, the focus will be on ensuring continuity, maintaining momentum on existing programmes, and providing stable leadership during the contract period.

Areas of Responsibility

• Project manage a key strategic project across the organisation and wider dairy industry, providing structured project management, industry insight, and the development of internal and external educational and awareness‑building collateral.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, including the Executive Team, on digital communications and reputation management.
• Oversee the governance and strategic direction of Connect, Ornua’s internal communications platform, ensuring it supports employee engagement and business priorities.
• Lead crisis and issues communications responses, serving as deputy lead on the Crisis Communications Team when required.
• Drive the creation of high-impact digital content and campaigns, ensuring consistency with Ornua’s brand identity and tone of voice.
• Manage and mentor junior team members and cross-functional contributors, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners, ensuring delivery of high-quality work and value for investment.
• Own the digital communications budget, including planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Support global teams with strategic guidance and tools to amplify their digital communications efforts.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior digital communications or marketing role, with clear evidence of team leadership and strategic influence.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including C-suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of digital and social media platforms, trends, and analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.

• Strong project and budget management capabilities.
• Experience in managing external agencies and creative partners.