Eimear Walsh

Senior Qualitative Researcher

Senior Qualitative Researcher Are you a behavioural researcher who is passionate about driving meaningful change through evidence-based insights? We are partnering with a government agency leading Ireland’s energy transition to recruit a Senior Qualitative Researcher for their Behavioural Economics Unit. In this role, you will deliver high-impact research projects that inform public policy, support sustainable behaviour change, and help shape national programmes around energy efficiency, climate action, and sustainability. Day to day duties - Lead qualitative research projects exploring public attitudes and behaviours toward energy and climate initiatives. Apply a wide range of qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis Translate insights into actionable recommendations to inform government policy and programme design. Mentor junior team members and contribute to building qualitative capability within the organisation. Collaborate with internal teams, policy stakeholders, and external partners to deliver evidence-based solutions. Communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and publications. Requirements - A postgraduate qualification (Level 9 or higher) in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Sociology, Behavioural Science, or Economics. At least 4 years' experience in research, with strong expertise in qualitative methods. A solid understanding of behavioural science and how it can influence policy and programme outcomes. Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A working knowledge of quantitative methods and tools is an advantage. Rewards - You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation working at the intersection of behavioural science and public policy. Your work will contribute directly to national efforts on climate action and energy transition—making a real impact on people, society, and the environment. Competitive salary on offer, this role is being offered on an 18-month contract basis, hybrid working with 2 days on site in Dublin 2. For more please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.  

Internal Communications Manager

Our client, a prominent public body, is dedicated to delivering essential services that support communities across Ireland. They are committed to fostering a sustainable environment and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens. Due to an internal restructure, they are looking to hire an experienced Internal Communications Manager. Joining a team of 6 across communications and brand, the ideal applicant will have at least 5 years’ experience working in a corporate internal communications role. You will have experience in design and delivery of complex messages, using a range of channels to an large complex audience. This role will be hybrid, based 2 days onsite with remote working outside of this. You maybe based out of the Dublin or Cork office. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies. Manage internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging. Oversee media relations and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Lead crisis communication efforts and develop contingency plans. Utilise data-driven insights to adapt and refine communication approaches. Skills & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years' experience in communications, preferably within the public sector or regulated industries. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to develop strategic communication plans and manage multiple projects. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping communication strategies within a high-impact public organisation. Prior Internal Communications experience is essential. Please apply below.  

Enterprise Account & Market Research Manager

Enterprise Account & Market Research Manager Professional Services / Consulting | Strategic Growth & Market Intelligence | Dublin (Hybrid, 3 Days in Office) Our client, a leading professional services and consulting firm, is seeking an Enterprise Account & Market Research Manager to play a key role in driving business growth and market expansion across a range of industries. This role sits within the firm’s high-growth Commercial Marketing team, working closely with sector leaders to identify opportunities, build high-value client relationships, and leverage market insights to shape commercial strategy. The Role Reporting to the Head of Marketing you will: Develop and implement go-to-market strategies aligned with business objectives. Use market research and competitive intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and trends. Lead enterprise account management, ensuring best practices in client engagement and retention. Build and nurture high-value relationships across key accounts to drive long-term growth. Manage sales pipelines, track performance metrics, and report on revenue generation. Collaborate across commercial, marketing, and business development teams to align strategies. The Ideal Candidate 10+ years’ experience in enterprise account management, business development, or corporate sales in a large organisation. Strong expertise in market research, insights, and data-driven strategy development. Proven track record in driving revenue growth and expanding enterprise relationships. Commercially savvy with a strategic, results-driven approach. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills. Experience using CRM systems for pipeline and performance management. What’s on Offer? Competitive salary, full benefits package, and performance-based bonus. Hybrid working (3 days in-office per week). Unparalleled career development opportunities in a high-growth environment. A collaborative, people-first culture that fosters innovation and success. For more information, contact Eimear Walsh at Alternatives, or click apply below.

Employer Brand Manager

Are you passionate about employer branding and recruitment marketing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity and strategy come together to attract top talent? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our client a leading global firm are looking to recruit an Employer Brand Manager to join their high-performing team known for delivering innovative campaigns that set the standard in employer branding. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping how the company is seen by potential candidates, driving brand awareness, and ensuring a diverse pipeline of talent across all areas of the business. Day to day duties - Developing and implementing employer brand strategies to enhance visibility and attract top talent. Creating and managing innovative recruitment marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media. Owning student marketing initiatives, ensuring our website and outreach activities are optimised for candidates. Partnering with key internal teams such as Talent, Creative, and Brand Marketing to maintain a strong and consistent presence in the market. Collaborating with external agencies, job boards, and event sponsors to maximise our brand’s reach. Using data and market insights to refine strategies and ensure we remain ahead of trends. What We’re Looking For To excel in this role, you’ll need: Experience in employer branding, marketing, or recruitment marketing. Strong project management skills – you can juggle multiple campaigns and priorities with ease. A track record of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Leadership experience – whether managing campaigns, budgets, or mentoring team members. Commercial awareness – an ability to track and report on brand performance and marketing effectiveness. Resilience and adaptability – you thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace change. For more information in this role please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives or click apply below.  

Customer Experience Manager

Customer Experience Manager Our client, a leading Irish organisation dedicated to service excellence and sustainable innovation, is expanding its Customer Experience Division. As a Customer Experience Manager, you will join the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of Function. In this key strategic role, you will drive the development and execution of customer engagement strategies, ensuring a best-in-class service experience. Balancing both hands-on leadership and high-level strategy, you will focus on enhancing customer satisfaction, strengthening employee engagement, and optimising service delivery across all touchpoints. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and elevate the customer experience within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of a customer-centric service model across new and existing customer journeys. Enhance employee engagement by driving customer service initiatives and developing Customer Improvement Plans with business teams. Shape new ways of working, ensuring customer insights are integrated into business decisions and policies. Develop and execute customer engagement & training strategies that align with business goals. Manage incentive programs that reward excellent customer service. Drive internal engagement through multi-media campaigns, bringing in the voice of the customer and celebrating successes. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement best-in-class customer experience initiatives. Oversee third-party partnerships ensuring alignment with budgets and strategic goals. Monitor and measure customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and the effectiveness of training programs—reporting insights to senior leadership. The ideal applicant will have Proven experience in designing and implementing customer-centric programs. Strong background in customer service transformation, customer engagement, and training initiatives. Experience in leading large-scale culture change programs. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Ability to generate data-driven insights to enhance customer experience and satisfaction. A third-level qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent relevant experience. For more information on this role please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.

Customer Experience Manager

Our client, a leading international luxury brand is seeking an experienced Head of Client / Customer Experience to shape and drive its customer engagement strategy. This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious business that prides itself on excellence, innovation, and delivering a seamless, high-end client journey. This is a new role, joining an established global brand in their Irish operation, reporting to the company MD, partnering with the Marketing and Sales divisions. In time you will be responsible for building out a small team. As Head of Client Experience, you will lead initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and brand advocacy. Working closely with senior leadership and retail partners, you will implement best-in-class customer engagement strategies, ensuring a unified, omni-channel experience in line with the company’s modern luxury vision. Key Responsibilities: Client Experience Leadership: Drive all client satisfaction initiatives across importers, retailers, and global teams, ensuring alignment with the brand’s premium service standards. Strategic Budget Management: Oversee client loyalty funds, goodwill budgets, and other resources to maximize impact and customer satisfaction. Customer Feedback & Insights: Lead the governance of customer feedback programs, analysing surveys, retailer insights, and direct interactions to drive continuous improvement. Service Excellence Implementation: Ensure the execution of world-class customer service initiatives, improving touchpoints across all channels, both digital and in-person. Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the key liaison between regional and international client experience teams, fostering alignment on global best practices. Customer Advocacy & NPS Management: Oversee resolution of key customer complaints, manage escalations, and implement strategies to improve the Net Promoter Score (NPS). Training & Development: Champion a customer-first mindset by ensuring all employees, from retail to leadership, are equipped with the skills and training needed to deliver exceptional service. About You: Experience: 7+ years in a senior customer experience or marketing role within luxury consumer goods, hospitality, or premium service industries. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Expertise: Strong background in customer experience tools, CRM platforms, and data-driven decision-making. Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a strong customer-first mindset. This is a high-impact role for a strategic leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences in the luxury sector. This role is based in Sandyford, with some responsibility for 4 regional outlets, you will be required to be onsite 4 – 5 days initially but the company do offer a hybrid working policy once your role is established. Strong salary, bonus and benefit package apply. For more information please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.  

Marketing Manager

Our client, a start up organisation based in Ballymount, Dublin 22 are currently looking to recruit an experienced Marketing Manager to lead their team of 3, reporting into a Head of Marketing, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in b2c marketing, experience across retail markets is ideal. Key Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of marketing and communications plans in line with business objectives. Plan and coordinate integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, social media, email, events, and partnerships. Create compelling marketing content, including website updates, blog posts, case studies, and presentations. Ensure brand consistency and alignment across all marketing and communications materials. Manage internal communications platforms and support engagement initiatives. Monitor and evaluate marketing campaign effectiveness, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to deliver impactful campaigns and messaging. Analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities. What We're Looking For: A qualification in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a marketing and communications role. A strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and with stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in digital marketing, campaign management, and content creation. What’s on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to be part of a national sustainability initiative. A collaborative and supportive working environment. 3 days on site, 2 days remote. For more information please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.  

Marketing and Events Manager (Part-time)

Marketing & Events Manager – Financial Services Our client, a prestigious boutique investment firm based in Dublin 2, is seeking a Marketing & Events Manager to drive their brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and high-profile corporate events. This role blends event management, marketing strategy, and corporate communications within a sophisticated business environment. This is a permanent PART-TIME role being offered on a 3 day a week basis / ~24 hours per week. Reporting to the MD, the successful candidate will lead on all marketing and event activities – day to day duties include - Event Management Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, including in-house and external gatherings. Develop themed event concepts that align with brand values and enhance client engagement. Manage brand activations, sponsorship-related events, and partnership-driven initiatives. Marketing & Brand Development Oversee media launches and marketing campaigns, including coordinating photography, press releases, and online content. Shape and execute a brand development & marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals. Manage multiple stakeholders and act as a strategic lead on corporate communications. Stakeholder & Client Engagement Build strong internal relationships to ensure smooth collaboration and buy-in for key initiatives. Manage client hospitality, including ticket bookings and high-end restaurant reservations. Conduct research & relationship-building for strategic sponsorships, philanthropy, and cultural partnerships. The ideal candidate will have the following - Event Management Expertise – Proven track record of delivering high-caliber corporate events. Marketing & Brand Leadership – Experience developing and executing marketing strategies. Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management – Strong communication skills, diplomacy, and ability to influence at all levels. Cultural & Media Landscape Knowledge – Experience in arts, culture, sponsorships, or partnerships is highly advantageous. Highly Organised & Detail-Oriented – Experience in executive assistance, office management, or hospitality a plus.   For more information please contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.  

Digital Marketing Specialist

Digital Marketing Specialist Our client, a leading global organisation with a b2b focus are seeking an experience Digital Marketing Specialist with expertise in paid advertising to join their ambitious marketing team. Reporting to the Head of Digital Marketing, you will develop and execute impactful campaigns across LinkedIn, Meta, Google Ads, and other platforms to drive results and elevate our brand presence. You will enjoy leading on creative advertising campaigns, working with the in house design team and achieving results. Key Responsibilities Paid Campaigns: Strategize, create, and optimise paid social and search campaigns to meet KPIs. Collaboration: Work with internal teams to align messaging and integrate campaigns. Performance Reporting: Analyse data, provide insights, and recommend optimizations. Innovation: Stay updated on trends, implement best practices, and lead A/B testing. Budget Management: Monitor spend to ensure efficiency and adherence to budgets. What We’re Looking For Experience: 4+ years in digital marketing with a focus on paid advertising. Skills: Proficiency in Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Google Analytics. CRM experience (e.g., Marketo, HubSpot) is a plus. Strengths: Strategic, creative, and detail-oriented with strong collaboration skills. Education: Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or related field preferred. If you’re passionate about digital marketing and ready to make an impact, contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives for more.

Marketing Executive - B2B / Professional Services

Marketing Executive required to join a rapidly expanding team in one of Ireland’s leading professional services firms. Joining the central marketing team, you will take ownership for a number of initiatives across their sponsorships and events division. Responsibilities: Partnering with senior marketing manager you will help to support the delivery of  a compelling national sponsorship program, collaborating with partners and stakeholders. Manage client invites, develop creative event collateral, and promote initiatives through internal and external communications. Coordinate with digital teams to create engaging content and measure ROI on sponsorship activities. Work closely with agencies to ensure high-quality brand representation at events. Track and report on sponsorship performance, providing insights for continuous improvement. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Event Management or equivalent. 2+ years’ experience in marketing or sponsorship and event management. Strong project and stakeholder management skills. Prior b2b / consulting or professional services experience ideal. If you’re creative, motivated, and passionate about high-impact marketing, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives for more.

Retail Marketing Manager

Our client is seeking a talented and results-driven Marketing Manager to join their team in Galway. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic marketing professional to take ownership of all marketing activities and drive impactful campaigns in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and customer engagement. Working closely with Retail Sales Managers, leading on traditional marketing activities for instore promotional, building brands in local communities etc. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and deliver impactful promotional campaigns. Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth. Oversee the creation of engaging content across various platforms to enhance the brand’s presence. Manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring optimal return on investment. Analyse campaign performance and prepare reports to provide insights and recommendations for improvement. Key Requirements: Proven experience in a similar marketing role, ideally within a fast-paced retail environment. Strong knowledge of marketing strategies and tools, with a track record of delivering successful campaigns. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. What’s on Offer: Opportunity to work with a passionate team in a supportive and innovative environment. Scope to influence and shape marketing strategies for a growing Irish business. For more information please click on the link below or contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.

Marketing Manager

Alternatives are delighted to partner with Focus Capital Partners, who are a leading Irish boutique corporate finance firm, with strong international partnerships, particularly in the US. Specialising in advisory services across sectors like Food & Agri, Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare. They are now looking to hire a dynamic Marketing Manager to build brand presence and drive marketing efforts. As Marketing Manager, you’ll lead the marketing strategy, enhancing brand visibility, promoting transactions, and positioning the business unit leaders as thought leaders. This is a strategic, hands-on role working closely with the leadership team and managing external relationships. Key Responsibilities Strategic Marketing: Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to boost brand visibility across sectors. Digital Marketing & Content Creation: Promote transactions on LinkedIn, create engaging content, and support pitches with impactful marketing materials. Media Relations: Build relationships with media and secure coverage in niche sectors, handling press releases and corporate announcements. Event Management: Plan and execute client events, managing all logistics and leveraging our brand ambassador at key events. Collaboration: Coordinate with US partners to develop cross-border marketing initiatives. Internal Support: Support leadership with marketing collateral for pitches and client meetings. Qualifications Experience: 5+ years in marketing within corporate finance, professional services, or a B2B environment. Skills: Proven strategic thinking, expertise in digital marketing (especially LinkedIn), and media relations. Experience in event management and creative design (PowerPoint, Canva). Traits: A self-starter with strong communication skills, able to work independently and collaboratively with international partners. For more contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.