Overview
Regional Communications Lead Northern Ireland
Hybrid - Part Time - 21 Hours per Week Typically 2 days office based in Belfast. Salary details: available on request.
The Organisation
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a 97,000-strong global membership organisation with over two hundred years of history. It is a centre of engineering excellence, qualifying engineers and helping them maintain lifelong competence, assuring society that the infrastructure they create is safe, dependable and well designed. Its network of experts offers trusted, impartial advice to politicians and decision makers on how to build and adapt infrastructure to create a more sustainable world.
The Role
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Northern Ireland is seeking a Regional Communications Lead to drive brand awareness, member engagement, and policy influence across the Province. You’ll be at the heart of our mission delivering high-impact communications, building meaningful partnerships, and championing the civil engineering profession to diverse audiences.
We are seeking a natural communicator with a passion for storytelling, strategy, and stakeholder engagement, with the desire to work with an organisation with a mission to make a lasting impact on the future of infrastructure and civil engineering in Northern Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Owning and delivering the regional communications plan from strategy to execution.
* Supporting membership services through creative campaigns and high-quality promotional materials.
* Leading communications for policy and external affairs activity, including reports, consultation responses, and media relations.
* Growing ICE’s reputation through strong stakeholder relationships from government to schools and STEM organisations.
* Driving engagement across digital channels, including social media, email campaigns, and the regional website.
* Creating compelling, informative articles and pitching them to media, ensuring ICE is seen, heard, and respected.
* Supporting and celebrating our members through events, awards, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
* Generating income through sponsorship and creative promotional partnerships.
Skills and Qualifications
* Qualified to degree level (or equivalent experience) with a strong background in communications, PR, or marketing.
* Ability to write and edit content to a high standard, whether it’s a media release, blog post, or speech.
* Excellent stakeholder and volunteer management skills.
* Confident working independently and managing multiple projects and priorities.
* Understanding of the media landscape and experience leading media relations.
* Eye for visual design and storytelling, with digital and social media fluency.
* Creativity, initiative, and a solutions-focused mindset.
* Experience with government and policy engagement.
* Knowledge of the built environment or infrastructure sectors.
* Skills in CMS, Adobe InDesign, or email marketing tools.
* Experience working with membership or volunteer organisations.
ICE Group Benefits
* Hybrid working environment
* 25 days annual leave
* Up to 8% of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme
* 24-hour employee support line
* Death in service benefit equivalent to one year’s salary
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership savings through Gymflex scheme
To Apply
Please submit a CV and cover letter no later than 17:00 Thursday 19 February 2026.
ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need support or an alternative format, please contact @ice.org.uk.
GDPR Notice
The data collected via this application process will only be used by the ICE Group for the purpose of recruitment and for the performance of an employment contract if a job offer is made. This data will not be disclosed to any external sources without express consent unless required to do so by law. Unsuccessful applicants’ data, both electronic and paper, will be deleted/shredded six months from date of application. GRCI Law Limited (external Data Protection Officer) can be contacted for data protection compliance details at the address below.
Applicants have the right to complain to the ICO if they have a concern with the way ICE is handling their data.
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