Our client The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €3.75 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn
The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and is currently working on about 20 direct delivery projects that can deliver over 8,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with private sector on an initiative called Project Tosaigh, which will yield a further 5,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders.
Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.
The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, can do culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 160 people and growing rapidly.
LDA Values
At the Land Development Agency, our values are at the heart of everything we do. They are who we are and how we operate. Our core values - Integrity, Collaboration, Results, Sustainability, and Innovation inform our actions, both individually and collaboratively, to achieve our mission to maximise the supply of and social homes on public land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and deliver ongoing positive social impact.
The Role
Reporting to the Public Affairs/HR Lead, the Social Content Manager will develop creative and engaging digital content and campaigns across the LDA’s social media platforms. Working with the public affairs and communications team, the successful candidate will play a key role in communicating the Agency’s work and increasing brand recognition online.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- To develop, coordinate and implement a social media plan in line with the LDA’s communication strategy
- Research, write and edit content to maximise LDA profile and engagement across multiple platforms, including the LDA website
- Source and create high quality visuals, photography and digital content
- Identify potential engagement opportunities through news and project updates
- Collect and analyse data to evaluate and improve social media engagement
- Build relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
- Provide support and advice on social media engagement to the Executive Management Team
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated record in social media and digital campaigns
- Proven experience in writing and editing social media content, with experience in digital design an advantage
- Familiarity with social media and content management systems to optimise traffic and pick up
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and can establish and manage complex and diverse relationships
- Exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
- Demonstrate a positive 'can-do' attitude, maintain confidentiality, and be an effective team player
To Apply:
The Land Development Agency is an equal opportunities employer.