Chief Executive Officer

Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd Irelands Property Recruitment Specialists; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Dublin seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead its membership growth and elevate its national profile. You will guide a high-performing team, oversee financial performance, and engage with key stakeholders. Proven experience in executive leadership is essential, with a background in the property sector preferred. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence Ireland's private rental sector through strategic management and impactful engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Property sector is desirable.
• Proven experience as a CEO or in a similar executive leadership position.
• Strong strategic and operational acumen in the housing & rental market.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of successfully leading teams and driving growth.
• Financial acumen for data-driven decisions.
• Results oriented with focus on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the company's vision for growth.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing executive team.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop a strong performance culture for high-quality services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Maintain networks of partners for added value.
• Act as an ambassador and enhance the organization's media profile.

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

Chief Executive Officer

Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd has been retained on an exclusive basis by the Irish Property Owners’ Association (IPOA), to recruit a Chief Executive Officer with a start date of February 2026.

The CEO will lead, inspire, and transform the organisation, driving membership growth beyond its current 2,000 members and elevating its social media presence and national profile.

This confident and articulate leader will represent the IPOA at key networking events and across major media platforms, including radio, acting as a compelling public ambassador for the sector.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in leading and motivating high-performing executive teams, alongside strong financial acumen to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and overall organisational performance. Experience of working in the Property sector while not essential is highly desirable.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Ireland’s private rental sector through visionary leadership, strategic influence, and impactful stakeholder engagement.

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence – Please provide a cover letter in addition to your CV indicating your relevant experience.

Irish Property Owners Association is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary leader to join our team as chief executive officer (CEO).

Contract type: Permanent position located in Ashtown Business Park, Dublin

Salary: Negotiable

About IPOA: Founded in 1993, the Irish Property Owners’ Association is a non‑profit organisation that seeks to protect and promote the interests of private residential property owners and encourage the supply of good quality accommodation and professional standards of property management.

Job description:

As the CEO of the company, you will be responsible for

• Setting and implementing the company’s vision: Develop and communicate a clear vision for the company’s growth
• Leadership: Inspire and lead a high‑performing executive team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Financial management: Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Performance: Develop a strong performance culture and commitment to subscribers and other service users ensuring the delivery of high‑quality services.
• Stakeholder relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, partners, and the board of directors.
• External Relationships: Maintain and develop effective networks of commercial and regulatory partners that will add value to IPOA’s work and ensure that it is viewed as an influential and reliable partner. Expand the subscriber base by developing new offers and converting non‑subscribing service users.
• Represent the organisation: Acting as an ambassador and building a strong media profile to enhance its reputation. Ensure a high level and influential presence in lobbying and campaigning activity.

Essential

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate,

• Experience of working in the Property sector while not essential is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a CEO or in a similar executive leadership position.
• Strong strategic and operational acumen with comprehensive knowledge of the housing & rental market.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience of working closely and reporting to boards and other commercial partners.
• Track record of successfully leading teams and driving growth.
• Financial acumen and the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Results orientated with a strong focus on delivery.

Qualifications:

Degree level qualification would be an advantage.