Careers with Children's Health Foundation
Check out the latest vacancies in Children’s Health Foundation and find out more about how you could join our fundraising family.
The creation of Children’s Health Foundation in 2019 brought together the existing Temple Street Foundation and The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation Crumlin to continue to support Ireland’s sickest children in their treatment journey today, tomorrow and into the future.
Children’s Health Foundation raises funds to support the delivery of services for children’s and adolescent health needs in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) the new paediatric healthcare system in Ireland, including research and innovation, patient and parent support, infrastructure and equipment and any other health services associated with CHI.
Our purpose as a leading charity is to give every sick child In Ireland the very best chance and we are looking for bold and ambitious professionals to join our incredible team to deliver on an ambitious growth strategy.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the team who raise vital, life-saving funds and support some 300,000 children and their families who attend CHI each year in need of world-class paediatric care; ensuring that patients have access to the very highest standards of care, world-class facilities and the most up-to-date research that will change young lives for the better. Children’s Health Foundation offers a hybrid flexible work environment.
Current Vacancies
Public Relations Manager
Reporting to: Head of Brand & Marketing
Background and Context
Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) is focused on raising funds to fulfil our mission of providing world class medical facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland cared for in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres.
The Foundation supports Crumlin and Temple Street Children’s Hospitals, National Children’s Hospital Tallaght and Connolly Urgent Care Centre.
The creation of Children’s Health Foundation in 2019 brought together the existing Temple Street Foundation and The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation Crumlin to continue to support Ireland’s sickest children in their treatment journey today, tomorrow and into the future.
Role Purpose
The Public Relations Manager is a newly established role within Children’s Health Foundation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering integrated, high-impact PR campaigns that protect CHF’s reputation, drive brand awareness and increase public engagement.
Leading a small, dedicated team of two, you will oversee delivery across PR, media relations, patient engagement stories and on-site events. This role requires strong people management skills to translate high-level strategy into execution, coordinating internal stakeholders, agencies and media partners to deliver cohesive, audience-led campaigns that align directly with fundraising priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead and manage a team of two, conducting regular one-to-one meetings, setting clear performance objectives and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
Coach and mentor team members to strengthen PR delivery, storytelling capability and professional development
Work closely with the Head of Brand & Marketing on strategic planning and collaborate with the Creative Specialist to deliver fully integrated 360-degree campaigns
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies and media partners
PR, Media & Brand Reputation
Drive proactive media engagement and secure high-value media partnerships
Manage reactive press enquiries, media agencies and brand ambassadors
Develop compelling media angles and human-interest stories across campaigns to maintain a consistent and impactful brand presence
Ensure consistency of brand voice and compliance across all PR outputs
Work closely with CHI Communications to manage reputational risk and ensure aligned messaging
PR Events & Activations
Plan, develop and deliver high-impact events, media experiences and on-site activations
Create opportunities that increase awareness, strengthen stakeholder relationships and enhance CHF’s reputation
Coordinate media attendance and event communications to maximise campaign impact
Patient Engagement & Impact Storytelling
Lead the sourcing, development and sensitive management of patient and family stories
Transform patient journeys into compelling content that clearly demonstrates CHF’s impact and purpose
Develop respectful, authentic storytelling that builds empathy, raises awareness and inspires fundraising support
Awards & Recognition
Lead the Foundation’s awards strategy by identifying industry recognition opportunities
Develop high-quality award submissions and presentations that showcase CHF’s impact and achievements
Coordinate the awards process from planning through to submission
Workflow, Budgeting & Reporting
Develop and maintain effective workflows for briefing, reviewing and approving communications
Monitor, analyse and report on KPIs across PR, awards and events
Produce clear performance reports to support strategic decision-making
Manage budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery and strong return on investment (ROI)
Work collaboratively across teams to ensure campaigns are delivered efficiently and to a high standard
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of seven years’ experience in public relations with a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns and achieving income or performance targets
Proven experience leading, managing and developing teams
Strong relationship-building skills with colleagues, media and CHI stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing press releases, proposals and presentations
Strong people management skills including coaching, performance management and team development
Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing budgets and demonstrating return on investment
Strong competency across the Microsoft Office suite
Passion for children’s health and alignment with CHF’s mission and values
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Institute of Marketing, Public Relations Institute of Ireland or Project Management Professional) desirable
Terms and Benefits
Flexible hybrid work policy
Cycle to Work Scheme
PRSA: up to 6% contributory subject to eligibility criteria
TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme available
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and Education allowance
Paid Sick Leave – subject to eligibility criteria
We are an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].
This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
Applying
Deadline for applications is 7th August 2026.
CV and Cover Letter should be emailed to [email protected].