Employer Profile

FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) is a representative organisation of the technology sector committed to growing Ireland’s tech talent pipeline.  Working in close collaboration with national education and training provision, national and regional development agencies and community organisations, FIT’s mission is to promote an inclusive and sustainable smart economy ensuring access to in-demand tech skills for quality employment and shared prosperity, in doing so, we are maximising opportunity through technology and making technology work for all.

Through regular skills needs analysis with its industry partners, FIT determines the impact and skills employment opportunities arising from emerging technology trends and designs training programmes that enable a broad and diverse cohort of people to acquire in-demand tech skills. Designed for Further Education Training (FET) provision these programmes are delivered with the support and collaboration of Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationally. FIT tech programmes, while responsive to industry demands, are built in accordance with the requirements and standards of the National Qualifications Framework.

FIT will appoint an Events & Social Media Coordinator to support the implementation and day-to-day coordination of FIT’s annual digital strategy and events activities, located in Glasnevin, Dublin 11.

Job description

Role: FIT Events & Social Media Coordination.
Reporting to the Innovation & Development Manager, who will support them with the day-to-day coordination of FIT’s annual digital strategy and events activities, located in Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and on a pre-agreed hybrid basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Support the whole FIT team with the running of all FIT company social media postings including targeted national digital campaigns.

·       Assist with recruitment of participants for all FIT programmes including the tech apprenticeship programmes through planned digital marketing and event activities.

·       Work when applicable with external marketing agencies and partners.

·       Design and evaluate all digital & marketing resources including carousels, video media etc as and when requested.

·       Support the FIT leadership team with reaching their programme scaling targets & company strategy objectives.

·       Plan, co-ordinate & attend annual stakeholder events including organising resources & social media.

·       Provide detailed analysis on campaigns post -execution in terms of CTR’s and engagement time.

·       Implement ongoing updates to the FIT website and to all the FIT social platforms.

·       Formulate guidelines around the FIT brand and use of its logos for all presentation templates and communications.

·       Manage Press Releases and all external communications as/when necessary.

Skills and Experience – Essential:

·       Ability to analyse data and draw insights. 

·       Adaptability & problem solving

·       Organization and basic project management skills.

·       Having extensive knowledge of the latest digital marketing tools and technique

·       A mixture of knowledge of a variety of areas such as SEO, copywriting, social media, content marketing, paid marketing, email marketing and analytics.

·       An understanding of the principles of creating inclusive media content & communication that is accessible for all.

·       Understanding of marketing automation, UX skills & excellent communication skills.

·       Understanding of basic HTML and CSS for editing and adding content to websites

·       Grasp of social media campaign management tools, such as Hootsuite or equivalent

Preference will be given to candidates with:

·       An understanding of content generation tools such as Photoshop, Canva, etc

·       An interest & knowledge of video based content and basic video editing skills.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

The typical working day is 8.30am – 5.00 pm but the post holder will be required to work outside normal working hours (i.e. evenings and weekends) very occasionally.

Application Process: – Please email the following documents to recruitment@fit.ie with the subject line clearly marked Events & Social Media coordinator.

·       Cover Letter (Personal Statement)

·       Curriculum Vitae

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on the 30th of April 2024.

The job description as presented is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post holder and his/her line manager.

GARDA VETTING: The successful applicant will be required to complete a Garda Vetting Process.

DATA PROTECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY: All staff are responsible for ensuring that any personal data which they hold is kept securely; personal information is not disclosed either orally or in writing or accidentally or otherwise to any unauthorised third party, and personal data is only used for the purpose for which it is being held.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: FIT is an equal opportunities employer. It is the responsibility of the post holder to promote equal opportunity and recognition of diversity throughout their role.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: The post holder will be required to: promote health, safety, and welfare in all aspects of the apprenticeship programme and to undertake their duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the FIT’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures and take responsible steps to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work.