Marketing & Business Development Executive

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading and ambitious Credit Union in South Dublin with more 58,000 members and over €300 million in assets.

The Credit Union is looking to hire a dynamic Marketing and Business Development Executive with at least two years’ experience who will work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement the marketing plan and be an ambassador for the Credit Union.

FUNCTION
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Marketing and Business Development Executive will support the delivery of Capital Credit Union’s marketing and business-development strategy. The role will include digital and traditional campaigns, community initiatives and business partnerships to strengthen brand awareness, member engagement and sustainable growth. The postholder will also assist in monitoring campaign performance, identify improvement opportunities and ensure, together with the Marketing Manager, that marketing activity meets regulatory and internal requirements.

REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with strong personal and interpersonal skills and ideally an understanding of the Credit Union ethos and values.

Essential

1. A degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, communications, community or co-operative development, business, or comparable relevant experience.
2. At least two years’ relevant marketing experience, including planning and delivering campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
3. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences.
4. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines while remaining effective under pressure.
5. Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, community partners, suppliers and agencies.
6. Practical experience with social media, CRM systems, email-marketing platforms, website content-management systems and digital analytics, together with strong Microsoft Office skills.
7. Experience using campaign data and key performance indicators to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for innovation and recommend improvements.
8. Creative and conceptual thinking, with awareness of current marketing technologies, channels and trends.
9. A full clean driving licence and access to transport, as travel within the Credit Union’s catchment area will be required.

Desirable

1. Experience in the Credit Union, financial-services or another regulated sector.
2. Experience across community engagement disciplines, including events, public meetings, consultation, communications and reputation management.
3. Knowledge of data-protection requirements, advertising standards and compliance considerations relevant to financial-services marketing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MARKETING

1. Support the delivery of marketing and business-development campaigns, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring results and identifying opportunities to improve performance.
2. Assist in the management of digital marketing activity across social media, email campaigns, website content, SEO and digital advertising, creating targeted content with support from external partners.
3. Use CRM data, member insights, campaign metrics and market research to strengthen engagement, increase product awareness, support membership growth and recommend compliant, innovative initiatives.

COMMUNITY

1. Support youth and community initiatives, including the School Quiz, Higher Education Scholarship and other local programmes.
2. Administer sponsorship applications and support the Community Council, volunteers and projects responding to community needs.
3. Organise engaging events that strengthen Capital Credit Union’s visibility and positive impact across its catchment areas

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

1. Promote Capital Credit Union and its mortgage and business lending products throughout the community while building relationships with local businesses.
2. Collaborate with external partners to identify and develop revenue opportunities aligned with the Credit Union’s strategy, values and member focus

The role combines marketing, community engagement and business development responsibilities, with activity across all three areas contributing to stronger member engagement, brand awareness and sustainable growth.

The above summary job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time.  The job description may change in line with the evolving needs and objectives of the Company.

SALARY & BENEFITS
Capital Credit Union offers a generous remuneration package, including salary, pension and other benefits commensurate with the role and benchmarked against the market. Salary is negotiable, depending on experience.

CONTRACT & HOURS
This is initially a 12 month fixed term contract, with potential for extension.

The normal working week will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in working hours will be required to attend meetings and represent the Credit Union at functions and events outside normal working hours.  The role involves periodic weekend work and periodic evening work as required.

LOCATION
The role is based in South Dublin.

HYBRID/REMOTE WORKING
The role is considered by the Credit Union as unsuitable for hybrid or remote working. Thus, the requirement is to be on-site at the offices of the Credit Union or representing the credit union in various locations as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role, to recruitment@capitalcu.ie, using “Marketing & Business Development Executive” as the subject line.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and will be required to provide satisfactory references.

CLOSING DATE
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday the 16^th November 2026.

Capital Credit Union is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.