Director of Services

Corlann; Waterford; On-site; EUR 115,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Services at Corlann South East is responsible for the effective operation and development of a wide range of services for people with intellectual disability and their families in the South East region. The role leads the senior management team, maintains relations with HSE and government departments, and promotes the Corlann Vision and Ethos.

The appointee will chair the National Leadership Team and drive strategies to improve service quality, manage budgets, and foster

Qualifications

• The role requires leadership and strategic oversight of a full range of services for persons with intellectual disability and their families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with HSE, Government Departments and other organisations; lead the senior management team.
• Represent Corlann Services Ireland and promote the organisation's vision and ethos.
• Lead, develop and motivate staff and manage operational budgets.

Job description

Description

The successful appointee is responsible for the effective and efficient operation, and further development, of a comprehensive range of services to persons with intellectual disability, and their families, in the Corlann Services - South East Region. The Director of Services has a particular responsibility to give leadership with regard to the promotion and realisation of the Corlann Services Vision, Mission and Ethos throughout the region, in relationships with other organisations and statutory bodies, and in dealings with the wider community. Relationships with service users is a core value of the Services. To do this the Director of Services maintains direct personal contact with people with intellectual disability in all areas of the Services, including the Advocacy Council, as it is a primary inspiration of the values and leadership style to which we aspire.

DIRECTOR OF SERVICES

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

CORLANN SOUTH EAST

Description

The successful appointee is responsible for the effective and efficient operation, and further development, of a comprehensive range of services to persons with intellectual disability, and their families, in the Corlann Services - South East Region. The Director of Services has a particular responsibility to give leadership with regard to the promotion and realisation of the Corlann Services Vision, Mission and Ethos throughout the region, in relationships with other organisations and statutory bodies, and in dealings with the wider community. Relationships with service users is a core value of the Services. To do this the Director of Services maintains direct personal contact with people with intellectual disability in all areas of the Services, including the Advocacy Council, as it is a primary inspiration of the values and leadership style to which we aspire.

The Director of Services is required to develop and manage relationships with the HSE, Government Departments and other relevant organisations; handle complex and sensitive issues and positively represent Corlann Services Ireland. He/she provides leadership, vision and a dynamic approach to developing and implementing strategies which will enhance the quality of services delivered. He/she is responsible for the effective management of all operational budgets, and for leading, developing and motivating the senior management team.

The Director of Services will also be a member of the National Leadership Team (NLT) and will assume a leadership role in all future structural changes.

Salary scale: 0090 Head of Function / Service (Acute Services) €115,211, €120,015, €124,813, €129,613, €134,412 (1/6/26 Consolidated Scales)

For further information on role please view the attached job description.

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer

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