Chief Executive Officer - Ireland Based

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead their organization. The successful candidate will work with the Board to implement a strategic plan while managing governance, finance, and a committed staff team. Ideal applicants will have senior management experience in the youth and community sector and strong financial and leadership skills. This role offers a salary scale of €80,668.03 - €100,530.23 and a drive for community work is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years senior management experience in youth and community sector or broader voluntary sector.
• High degree of integrity and leadership to lead a committed staff team.
• Flexibility and a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the governance, compliance and finance portfolio across the organisation.
• Lead and develop a committed staff team and promote the role of volunteers.
• Collaborate with external strategic partners and funders to secure resources.

Skills

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Networking skills

Financial acumen

Resource management

IT skills

Social media skills

Imaginative approach

Flexible attitude

Leadership

Education

Recognised third level qualification relevant to the post

Job description

Overview

Our client is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated and experienced individuals with the vision and drive required to lead their organisation. They currently wish to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Board to deliver their new strategic plan 2023 - 2026 and with key personnel across the organisation to ensure services, facilities and projects continue to be responsive to the needs of the families, communities, and young people they work with.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the governance, compliance and finance portfolio across the organisation; ensure reporting and auditing requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Lead and develop a committed staff team and foster, develop, and promote the role of volunteers across the organisation.
• Work closely and collaboratively with external strategic partners and funders (statutory and non-statutory at regional, national and European levels) to secure resources and advance youth work for all in the local area.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised third level qualification relevant to the post.
• Minimum 5 years senior management experience in the youth and community sector or the broader voluntary sector.
• Financial acumen and resource management experience.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills.
• High degree of integrity and leadership to lead a dynamic and committed staff team.
• An excellent level of IT, social media and administrative skills.
• Imaginative, flexible and can-do approach.
• A commitment to the ethos and values of youth and community work.

Salary and Conditions

An 8-point Salary Scale (€80,668.03 - €100,530.23) is associated with the role. The point of entry will be negotiated with the selected candidate who has the skills, experience and vision required to lead this unique organisation.

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who submit the following:

• Completed signed Application Form.
• Letter of application outlining your suitability for the position (250 words).
• Up-to-date CV.

Key Dates

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5.00 pm, Friday, 31st of October 2025.

1st interviews will take place on 28th of November 2025 in Killarney.

2nd interviews will take place on 12th of December 2025 in Killarney.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. Full Driving License and own transport are required.

If you feel you have the experience, drive and passion for youth and community work, our client would love to hear from you.