Talent Acquisition & Social Media Officer

 Clerical Officer Grade (0566)

 Permanent

(Full Time/35 hours or Part-Time hours considered).

Who We Are: Aurora provides residential and day services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a community-based setting. Aurora has a highly trained and dedicated staff of more than 300 health-care professionals catering to the needs of 72 adults with Intellectual Disabilities.

Aurora is the national leader in the de-congregation process with full-service reconfiguration to a Supported Self-Directed Living model. Aurora’s vision is to develop this service further and to be the national centre of excellence and the ‘Employer of choice’ within the sector. 

The Talent Acquisition & Social Media Officer will be responsible for the delivery of effective, timely and compliant recruitment and selection services within Aurora.  The post holder will support the organisation in attracting, selecting and appointing suitably qualified staff in line with organisational needs, national HR policies, public service requirements and best practice in recruitment. The  post holder will support the organisation’s communications and engagement objectives by creating, managing and monitoring social media content that reflects the values, services, and public accountability of  Aurora. This role involves developing accessible, compliant and sensitive content to promote services, raise awareness and engage people supported,  families, employees and the wider community. The post holder ensures all content aligns with Aurora communications guidelines, safeguarding requirements, data protection (GDPR) and organisational policies, while monitoring performance and responding appropriately to enquiries.

The person appointed to this post should be flexible in their approach to service provision and should have the ability to work as a member of any team

Essential:

  • Demonstrate experience in a recruitment or HR role, preferably within the public sector, healthcare or a similarly regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of recruitment and selection processes and employment legislation.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to compliance and governance.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidential, professional, and ethical approach to work.
  • Demonstrable experience managing social media platforms in a professional or organisational context.
  • Knowledge of GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding, and appropriate use of social media within a public-sector or regulated environment.
  • Experience using social media management and analytics tools to monitor engagement and performance.
  • A full, clean driving licence and own transportation

Desirable:

  • Qualification in HR/Business Administration desirable but not essential

Health:

  • In order to be successful a candidate must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties as above and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: adrienne.hayes@aurorakilkenny.ie. The closing date for applications is Monday 25th May 2026.

Aurora Enriching Lives, Enriching Communities is an equal opportunities employer.

We look forward to hearing from you!