Social Impact Analyst - (Initially assigned to "New Solutions Hub" project)

Rethink Ireland; Galway, Dublin, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social innovation organization is seeking a Social Impact Analyst to support the New Solutions Hub project. The role involves coordinating fund milestones, analyzing impact metrics, and managing awardee relationships. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills. This position offers a fixed-term contract with opportunities for hybrid work and a salary of €30,000.

Benefits

23 days Annual Leave

8% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience demonstrating strong analytical skills.
• Experience in report writing is essential.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination meetings and delivery of key fund milestones.
• Collect and analyze data for reports and updates.
• Design and produce social impact reports, both statistical and visual.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal English

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Primary degree in business, social science, arts and humanities, or journalism

Tools

Microsoft Suite

CRM system Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Social Impact Analyst (Initially assigned to the "New Solutions Hub" project)

Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Based: Dublin, Cork or Galway - with some travel within Ireland

Benefits: 23 days Annual Leave. 8% employer pension contribution following successful completion of probation.

Hybrid (With the opportunity to work from home & flexible working)

Salary: €30,000 - €30,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)

This is a Social Impact Analyst role within Rethink Ireland. The successful candidate will be initially assigned to our New Solutions Hub project, supporting the development and delivery of this initiative.

As with all Social Impact Analyst roles, this is a generalist position, and over time you may be reallocated to support other funds or investment areas in line with organisational priorities and needs.

We’re looking for a Social Impact Analyst to support all stages of the Fund Pathway — from Fund Scoping, Open Call & Selection, to Programme Design & Delivery, through to Awardee Performance Management and Sustainability & Exit Planning.

What does a typical day look like?

• Support the coordination meetings and the delivery of key fund milestones
• Support fund team to strengthen performance and impact of awardees
• Collecting and analysing data to feed into reports and donor updates
• Supporting programme planning, tracking fund budgets, and managing documentation
• Collaborating across teams to keep each Fund running smoothly from start to finish

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to develop and deliver the social impact of Rethink Ireland by supporting a portfolio of awardees to meet programme targets, driving maximum achievement of social impact, in line with investment objectives and conditions. Monitoring impact metrics is a key aspect of this role. It is a critical relationship management role with both applicants and awardees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role will work across our portfolio of funds and awardees. The successful candidate will report to a Manager within the Operations Team and work closely with the Portfolio Management Team and other business units, including Marketing Communications, Finance and Business Development Teams, to drive and deliver Rethink Ireland's impact.

Core duties:

• You will support the call for applications and selection process of applicants for new Funds including Fund promotion and the recruitment of applications as well as lead on due diligence processes.
• You will work within the Portfolio Management team, taking a leadership role in some areas and an execution or support role in others, in order to develop strong awardee relationships and deliver maximum awardee performance.
• You will work with the awardees supporting the definition of their social impact goals, assisting the Fund Manager/Associate Fund Manager with building the capacity of the projects to deliver the promised impact, and supporting managing the input of the non-financial supports.
• Administrative tasks such as supporting grant payments, consolidating Fund budgets and keeping track of Fund expenditure.
• You will support the development and delivery of capacity-building programmes for awardees.
• You will support the management of the investment relationship with relevant Rethink Ireland awardees, including performance management.
• You will support the successful close-out of funds as assigned by your line manager, including completing donor reporting on time and working closely with the Marketing and Communications Team.
• You will design, collect, analyse and verify impact data, identifying trends and producing social impact reports, both statistical and visual
• You will support the implementation of social impact and portfolio management systems including financial reporting
• You will support the coordination between suppliers, consultants, awardees and Rethink Ireland
• You will deliver your tasks on budget
• Like all staff, you will act as an ambassador for Rethink Ireland at all times.

Other Duties:

• Support the marketing, fundraising and communications work of Rethink Ireland
• Participate in training and attend meetings and events as requested
• Support the work of the Portfolio Management Team and Rethink Ireland as a whole
• Contribute your ideas on the future development of Rethink Ireland to the team
• Other duties as assigned by your line manager to support the goals of Rethink Ireland

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• You have a primary degree in a relevant area (for example business, social science, arts and humanities, or journalism) or an equivalent amount of experience
• You have 2 years work experience that demonstrates your track record of using analytical skills to distil complex information and reach a conclusion
• You have the ability to be persuasive through your excellent written and verbal English
• You have experience in report writing
• You have strong analytical and numeracy skills
• You have knowledge of Microsoft Suite and of other cloud-based systems
• You have strong attention to detail
• You are able to work collaboratively in a team setting
• You demonstrate the highest levels of integrity
• You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland’s mission and values.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of the environment for social enterprises, social innovations, entrepreneurship or the non-profit sector
• Experience in using CRM system Salesforce
• Experience in organising, managing and running online and/or in-person events
• Familiarity with budgeting & financial reporting would be highly advantageous

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Flexible, warm & friendly personality who can work well in a team environment
• A commitment to excellence
• A commitment to Rethink Ireland’s vision and values
• Ability to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and ethical fibre

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion lead to success and help us to achieve our best potential as an organisation. We commit to Respect, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly welcome applications from members of minority and marginalised communities.

ABOUT RETHINK IRELAND

Rethink Ireland (previously Social Innovation Fund Ireland) supports the most innovative non-profit organisations working in communities across the country. We believe that a team effort is more effective than working alone. So joining forces with the Government, companies, families, individuals and foundations, who understand as we do that lasting change demands new thinking, is how we do business.

Together we create funds to help innovations rise to the challenges of our most pressing social and environmental issues. Our cash grants and business supports enable social innovations to develop and maximise their impact. This is our venture philanthropy model. The groups we support and the donors who support us don’t just think differently. They act decisively on their ideas to build a more equal, just and sustainable Ireland.

What is social innovation?

At Rethink Ireland, we define social innovation as the successful delivery of new approaches to meet social needs more effectively and sustainably than those currently available.

Our mission

Our mission is to support the best social innovations so that they can grow and maximise their impact across Ireland.

Our vision

Our vision is an Ireland which is more just, equal and sustainable because of social innovation.

Our Values

• We work with our hearts and our heads – we value compassion, passion and fun.
• We take smart risks and we allow permission to fail because we know that innovation and risk are two sides of the same coin.
• We believe that social change is a team sport. We build trusted relationships, and we choose to collaborate to achieve our goals.
• We are curious and hunger to learn.
• We value bold ideas and bold leadership, and we develop remarkable people.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion equate to success. The work we do is underpinned by respect, equality, inclusion & diversity.

1. In line with Ireland’s Equality Legislation we actively oppose discrimination on the following 9 grounds:
   Gender.
2. Civil status: single, married, divorced, etc.
3. Family status: if you're the parent or person responsible for a child over 18, or if you're the main carer or parent of a person with a disability.
4. Sexual orientation.
5. Religion.
6. Age.
7. Disability.
8. Race.
9. Traveller community.

We also actively oppose discrimination on the grounds of socio-economic disadvantage.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please apply by 12h00pm on Monday 6th October 2025.

Interviews: will be held between 7–10 October 2025. Please note that this is an urgent recruitment process, and shortlisted candidates must be available to attend interviews on these dates.