Director of Services

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

Job summary

Corlann Services Ireland in Waterford seeks a Director of Services for the South East region to lead and develop a broad range of services for people with intellectual disability and their families. You will work with the HSE, government departments and partner organisations to realise the Corlann Vision and Ethos.

The role requires strategic leadership, financial oversight of operating budgets, and building a strong senior management team to deliver high-quality services across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading services for intellectual disability.
• Ability to manage relationships with HSE and government bodies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and development of services in the South East.
• Provide leadership to senior management and drive strategic goals.
• Represent Corlann with external partners and communities.
• Ensure effective budget management across operations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

People leadership

Workforce planning

Job description

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t Show more

Skills and attributes

• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• people leadership skills
• workforce planning

Description

DIRECTOR OF SERVICES

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

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer