Senior Economic Development Officer Grade VII.

Submit.com; Naas; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Submit.com is seeking a Senior Economic Development Officer Grade VII to support Kildare County Council in delivering strategic economic development initiatives. The role emphasizes partnerships, project management and leadership within a local government context.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of relevant experience, a Level 7+ qualification in Business or equivalent, and excellent communication and reporting skills to drive impact for the county’s economic strategy.

Qualifications

• Recognised third level qualification (level 7+) in Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in economic development.
• Strong understanding of the principles of Economic Development and Local Government's role.
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Kildare.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships and engaging stakeholders.
• Experience in managing projects.
• Knowledge of safety management roles and duties in the workplace.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills; leadership experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 7+ qualification in Business or equivalent

Job description

Senior Economic Development Officer Grade VII.

Opening Date
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM Deadline
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Kildare County is seeking to establish a panel of Senior Economic Development Officers to fill permanent & temporary posts that arise during the life of the panel.

Education, Training and Experience etc.:

It is desirable that each Candidate should hold, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:

• A recognised third level qualification (level 7 or higher in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Business or an equivalent discipline;
• A minimum of 5 years relevant post graduate experience in economic development; this may include development experience in Local Government or equivalent;
• An ability to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles of Economic Development generally, and, specifically, the role of Local Government in advancing Economic Development;
• An ability to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and opportunities (International, National and Local) facing businesses in Kildare;
• Satisfactory experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships and of engaging and influencing various stakeholders;
• Satisfactory experience in managing projects;
• An understanding of the roles and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills;
• Excellent team building skills and demonstrated leadership skills, includingexperience in supervising staff.

* Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

Driving Licence

Applicants must at the date of application hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence

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