130 Deputy Director jobs in Ireland

Available Positions:
Deputy Director - Mergers

Employing Authority:
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)

Location:
Office in Dublin 1/ Agile (Hybrid) working available

Closing date:
3pm, Wednesday, 8th October, 2025

Starting Salary:
€89,432

Division Overview:

The Mergers Division delivers the CCPC's merger review function. This involves examining mergers notified to the CCPC to determine if they would result in a substantial lessening of competition in any market for goods or services in the State. As a result of new powers introduced by the Competition (Amendment) Act 2022, the CCPC can initiate merger reviews by calling-in mergers that have not been notified but may have effects on competition in the State. The Mergers Division ensures that mergers which threaten to result in a substantial lessening of competition only proceed where measures are put in place that address the CCPC's competition concerns. Where

that does not happen, the CCPC can prohibit the merger. In any given year, the Mergers Division can consider transactions with a cumulative value of several billion euro.

The Mergers Division represents the CCPC at European Commission Advisory Committee meetings and participates in the European Competition Network (ECN) Merger Working Group. The Mergers Division also leads on engagement with the European Commission on matters relating to the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2022/2560).

For further information on the CCPC's merger review work in 2024, see the CCPC Mergers and Acquisitions Report 2024 available here.

The Role:

The CCPC is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director of Mergers, with excellent strategic leadership skills and proven expertise in the application of competition law and/or economics, to take on a senior management role in the CCPC's Mergers Division. Working with the CCPC's Director of Mergers, the successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the effective delivery of the CCPC's merger review and related functions. This is an opportunity for you to strongly contribute your professional skills and experience to the future enforcement of merger control

in Ireland, at a time of significant change at both national and EU levels.

The Deputy Director will be responsible for directly leading and managing merger review teams efficiently and effectively, in compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and related procedures, in investigating mergers and delivering robust determinations. As part of the leadership team in the Mergers Division, you will have a consistent focus on securing appropriate outcomes, delivering multiple cases/projects, and ensuring the continuous development of capacity and capability in the division.

Reporting to the Director of Mergers, you will be responsible for leading and managing dedicated case teams undertaking meaningful and impactful work, providing strategic direction to the Division and delivering on its annual divisional workplan. You will have the opportunity to represent the CCPC at national and international fora and conferences. This may include European Commission Advisory Committee meetings, and European and International Competition Network meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Mergers in the strategic management, leadership, and administration of the
• division.
• Assist the Director in delivering on the Merger Division's and the CCPC's objectives by providing strategic and tactical professional inputs across the division's workstreams.
• Ensure the delivery of merger reviews on time, taking into account the need to manage multiple
• complex cases with competing priorities and demands.
• Lead merger review teams to ensure their operational effectiveness, setting high standards and
• implementing strategies to drive team performance, including implementation of project management tools to deliver successful outcomes in merger reviews.
• Assist the Director in monitoring and developing capability and capacity across the Mergers Division through effective delegation, coaching and mentoring and identification of learning/development needs.
• Provide and/or supervise the provision of effective, solution-focused, and timely professional inputs to support the CCPC's investigation of mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and/or supervise the drafting of various documents including memos, merger assessments, policies and procedures, determinations, etc.
• Take a lead on key Mergers Division and cross-divisional projects as the need arises, build familiarity with the broad remit of the CCPC's mandate, and encourage the team to do the same.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on advocacy for necessary policy and legislative change to support the delivery of the CCPC's merger review function.
• Promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of the CCPC and contribute to the development and
• implementation of Divisional strategy and workplans that will pro-actively contribute to achieving CCPC strategic objectives.
• Deputise for the Director and deliver other workstreams as may be required by the Director.

Our client, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), is seeking a Deputy Director for their Mergers Division.

Division Overview
The Mergers Division delivers the CCPC's merger review function. This involves examining mergersnotified to the CCPC to determine if they would result in a substantial lessening of competition in any market for goods or services in the State. As a result of new powers introduced by the Competition (Amendment) Act 2022, the CCPC can initiate merger reviews by calling-in mergers that have not been notified but may have effects on competition in the State. The Mergers Division ensures that mergers which threaten to result in a substantial lessening of competition only proceed where measures are put in place that address the CCPC's competition concerns. Where that does not happen, the CCPC can prohibit the merger. In any given year, the Mergers Division can consider transactions with a cumulative value of several billion euro.

The Mergers Division represents the CCPC at European Commission Advisory Committee meetings and participates in the European Competition Network (ECN) Merger Working Group. The Mergers Division also leads on engagement with the European Commission on matters relating to the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2022/2560).

For further information on the CCPC's merger review work in 2024, see the CCPC Mergers and Acquisitions Report 2024 availablehere.

The Role:
The CCPC is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director of Mergers, with excellent strategic leadership skills and proven expertise in the application of competition law and/or economics, to take on a senior management role in the CCPC's Mergers Division. Working with the CCPC's Director of Mergers, the successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the effective delivery of the CCPC's merger review and related functions. This is an opportunity for you to strongly contribute your professional skills and experience to the future enforcement of merger control in Ireland, at a time of significant change at both national and EU levels.

The Deputy Director will be responsible for directly leading and managing merger review teams efficiently and effectively, in compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and related procedures, in investigating mergers and delivering robust determinations. As part of the leadership team in the Mergers Division, you will have a consistent focus on securing appropriate outcomes, delivering multiple cases/projects, and ensuring the continuous development of capacity and capability in the division.

Reporting to the Director of Mergers, you will be responsible for leading and managing dedicated case teams undertaking meaningful and impactful work, providing strategic direction to the Division and delivering on its annual divisional workplan. You will have the opportunity to represent the CCPC at national and international fora and conferences. This may include European Commission Advisory Committee meetings, and European and International Competition Network meetings.

The Successful Candidate
:

The successful applicant will have a leadership role in managing for results and delivering to a high standard in a challenging and dynamic environment. The post holder will be self-driven with and the ability to motivate staff to meet ambitious targets and demanding statutory deadlines. They will have a proven record of strong leadership, people and case management experience, strong analytical skills and an ability to oversee multiple complex cases/projects.

In addition to the immediate appointment from this campaign, an order of merit may be established. This may be used to fill any future vacancies at the same level within this or other Divisions of the CCPC where roles have similar responsibilities and/or similar skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Mergers in the strategic management, leadership, and administration of the division.
• Assist the Director in delivering on the Merger Division's and the CCPC's objectives by providing strategic and tactical professional inputs across the division's workstreams.
• Ensure the delivery of merger reviews on time, taking into account the need to manage multiple complex cases with competing priorities and demands.
• Lead merger review teams to ensure their operational effectiveness, setting high standards and implementing strategies to drive team performance, including implementation of project management tools to deliver successful outcomes in merger reviews.
• Assist the Director in monitoring and developing capability and capacity across the Mergers Division through effective delegation, coaching and mentoring and identification of learning/development needs.
• Provide and/or supervise the provision of effective, solution-focused, and timely professional inputs to support the CCPC's investigation of mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and/or supervise the drafting of various documents including memos, merger assessments, policies and procedures, determinations, etc.
• Take a lead on key Mergers Division and cross-divisional projects as the need arises, build familiarity with the broad remit of the CCPC's mandate, and encourage the team to do the same.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on advocacy for necessary policy and legislative change to support the delivery of the CCPC's merger review function.
• Promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of the CCPC and contribute to the development and implementation of Divisional strategy and workplans that will pro-actively contribute to achieving CCPC strategic objectives.
• Deputise for the Director and deliver other workstreams as may be required by the Director.

Essential:

• A third level qualification (at Level 8 or above) in Law, Economics, Business or other related discipline.
• At least 4 years' demonstrable experience of leading and managing people/projects(s) in a legal, economic,regulatory, compliance and/or enforcement area.
• Knowledge and experience in the area of merger control.
• Strong legal/economic drafting skills including the ability to understand and analyse information and deliver clear, focused reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to influence senior management and present complex information to multiple audiences with different backgrounds.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver on projects within tight time frames.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience above the essential requirements.

Application Process:
To apply for this role using the link on the CCPC careers page,please submit an up-to-date CVclearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria. Additionally, please submit a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying for this position and what you would offer in the role (maximum 300 words). Applicants should note that canvassing will result in your exclusion from the process.

This role will be closing on Wednesday the 8th of October at 3 p.m.

Role Description
Location Athenry Galway Ireland or in Close Proximity working in Ireland timezone

Seeking Business Project Managers to lead highimpact programs in manufacturing and supply chain operations driving operational excellence scaleup and commercial readiness

Overall this role requires project governance driving crossfunctional teams to help bring their Athenry facility to commercial readiness interacting with production planning and procurement to help define logistics of SKU changes and inventory planning and managing equipment design development and qualification to build product at internal and external manufacturing locations The Business Project Managers will lead crossfunctional ops teams and collaborate with stakeholders to drive business needs

As a Business Project Manager

Provide program leadership for complex crossfunctional operations projects from inception through commercialization

Drive commercial readiness for the Athenry facility including new equipmentmouldsautomation qualification implementation and technology transfers

Lead production scaleup of products and processes including Change Order Plan COP closure and FDA filing support where required

Partner across technical teams mechanical process electrical automation software and business functions manufacturing procurement logistics facilities EHS quality regulatory finance IT in a highly matrixed environment

Collaborate with suppliers and external manufacturing partners to ensure successful project delivery

Establish and execute project strategies schedules and resource plans anticipating risks and driving mitigation

Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards FDA ISO EU MDR GMP

Communicate project plans risks and progress clearly to leadership and stakeholders

Articulates the scope and MVP of the work effort ie the work product to be delivered by IT

Represents functional interests and provides the voice of the function at all governance and related key milestone delivery points throughout the projects duration

Works with the projects functional team to identify the list of features comprising the work product

Manages and prioritizes features in a product backlog template including additions modifications or other changes to backlogged work

Releases features from the product backlog in priority order as the work effort progresses

Works with the projects functional team to ensure representation atorabove levels necessary to conduct all discovery design planning development and other related collaboration efforts throughout the projects duration

Works with the projects functional team to articulate and confirm acceptance criteria for all deliverable work as part of delivery and testing efforts

Responsible for collaboration with IT leads and validationinformation security teams to perform required validation and infosec assessments and address any ongoing validationinformation security requirements

Responsible for collaboration with IT leads and privacy team to perform required privacy assessments and data mapping processes for the work effort and address any ongoing privacy requirements

Works with the projects functional team to ensure the Hypercare process is effective defects and workarounds are identified and other issues surfaced are addressed

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or related discipline Masters preferred

12 years experience in project or program management within manufacturing engineering or supply chain medical devices pharma or hightech strongly preferred

Demonstrated success managing technical projects and crossfunctional teams

Knowledge of automation equipment qualification and manufacturing transfer

Strong grasp of regulated change control product development processes and design control

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes global supply chain operations and ERP systems SAPOracle others

Familiarity with ERPMESWMS systems and operational excellence initiatives

Experience working in regulated industries FDA ISO13485 EU MDR is a plus

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsable to influence ac

Skills
Mandatory Skills :
Stakeholder Management,Benefits Management,Pursuit/ Proposal Management,Project Planning,Risk/Crisis Management,Project Governance,Account Management & Mining

This job is with Bank of America, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Job Description
Job Title: Reference Data Management Operations Analyst
Corporate Title: Officer
Location: Dublin
Company Overview
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us

Location Overview:
Our Central Park office in Leopardstown, boasts modern facilities based in Dublin's premium business park. With an onsite gym and staff restaurant, all your daily needs are conveniently catered for. Travel options include the LUAS network and the Central Park shuttle service between Dublin City Centre and Central Park. We also provide tax saver tickets as part of our award-winning benefits package, which means getting to work has never been so easy.

Role Description
Reference Data Management is responsible for Client Entity, Account and Product static data set up and maintenance across multiple platforms and products globally. Reference Data Management associates play a fundamental and influential role in driving the execution of strategic change initiatives, providing leadership, point of escalation, and subject matter expertise for our business and operations partners. Our department is constantly changing and evolving, and we play a significant role in regulatory, technology, and operational excellence- driven changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep product and operational knowledge of account onboarding and maintenance across multiple products and jurisdictions within global markets for institutional clients.
• Deliver on strategic change commitments that will drive automation and self-service for account and SSI onboarding and maintenance requests.
• Provide change management support for BAU initiatives, regulatory driven change, and technology decommissioning.
• Explore methods to enhance processes, further reduce risks, and boost client satisfaction.
• Engage in cross-team collaboration and gaining exposure to diverse product lines.
• Research and resolve key business and risk problems while partnering with compliance, technology and operations.
• Stakeholder management with Line of Business and Operations contacts.

What We Are Looking For

• A good understanding of the importance of data accuracy and integrity, with experience in a data driven role.
• A keen attention to detail and process driven mindset to drive change in the organisation.
• Mature communication skills and ability to present complex information to all levels of the organisation.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently to define and implement organizational strategy.
• Knowledge of core lines of business within a large banking organisation.

Skills That Will Help

• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward.
• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner.
• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base.
• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect, and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.
• Microsoft office knowledge

Benefits Of Working At Bank Of America
Ireland

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
• 20 days of back-up childcare including virtual tutoring and 20 days of adult-care per annum
• Ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, specified illness cover etc
• Use of a flex fund to use towards benefits
• Access to free counselling through an Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP services
• Opportunity to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
• Opportunity to join our Arts & Culture corporate membership programme and receive discounted entry to some of the UK and Ireland's most iconic cultural institutions
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local area

Bank of America
Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
Job Description:

• Manage daily ITSM operations delivered by MSPs across core ITIL processes.
• Ensure alignment with Gilead's ITSM process roadmaps and enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with the ServiceNow team to maintain process and tool consistency.
• Work with process owners to coordinate inter-process changes and resolve issues.
• Monitor service performance and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Drive ITIL compliance and operational excellence across service domains.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Operational Oversight & Execution Monitoring

• Monitor daily execution of ITSM processes delivered by MSPs.
• Track performance trends and escalate deviations from service levels.
• Support ITOM activities such as event monitoring, CMDB data quality, and service health tracking.
• Ensure consistent execution across hybrid environments (on-prem, SaaS, cloud).
• Facilitate communication between MSPs and internal stakeholders to resolve escalations.

Service Performance & Reporting

• Review SLA/KPI metrics from MSPs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Compile and publish dashboards and reports on service delivery and trends.
• Partner with internal teams to assess enhancement impacts and ensure ITSM alignment.

Enhancement Review & Process Alignment

• Validate low-impact enhancements proposed by MSPs for alignment with process roadmaps.
• Ensure updates deliver measurable value and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with process owners to prevent conflicts with strategic direction or compliance.

Knowledge & Request Management

• Monitor accuracy and usage of operational knowledge articles maintained by MSPs.
• Ensure service request fulfillment meets defined standards and drives user satisfaction.
• Review service catalog updates for operational feasibility and business alignment.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in IT Service Management operations; pharmaceutical or biotech experience preferred but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of IT operations and delivery service across hybrid platforms.
• Prior experience working in or managing MSP-driven service delivery models
• Hands-on expertise with ServiceNow modules (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge, CMDB).
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive resolution in high-pressure situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification (required)
• Experience in regulated industries and enterprise governance frameworks
• Understanding of Agile and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with SaaS/cloud platforms and system lifecycle processes
• Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow platform capabilities and automation features.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

For Current Gilead Employees And Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of life enhancing services and supports, responding to needs, wishes, and choices of people with
an intellectual disability, connected to support networks in their communities.
In our work with people and families, we endeavour to deliver our supports in a person and family centred way.

All those who work for and on behalf of the Association, and those who use our services, have a right to be treated with dignity, courtesy and respect at all times.

As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales.
Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale.
Applications are invited for the following position
Post:
Assistant Director of Services (ADOS) Day Services, Outreach and Home Support Services County-wide

Contract:
Fixed-Term/Full-Time – 37 hrs per week

Location:
The Old Monastery, Port Road, Killarney (
This role will require travel to all KPFA locations throughout County Kerry)
Roster: Mon - Thurs: 09:00 - 17:00 / Fri: 09:00 - 16:30

• Rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service*

Overview Of The Role
The ADOS is a senior leadership role within the Association, responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of high quality, rights-based, person centred services for adults with intellectual disabilities. This role ensures compliance with HIQA regulations, the New Directions policy framework, the UNCRPD, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the National Consent Policy, and other relevant legislation, while fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, safeguarding, and continuous improvement.

The ADOS has operational responsibility for a designated number of services and directly supervises Persons in Charge (PICs) and Centre Managers, ensuring effective service delivery, staff management, and optimal use of resources. Cross-cover by ADOS colleagues will be provided as needed to maintain service continuity. In the absence of the Director of Services, the ADOS ensures the continued safe and effective operation of all services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategically – guiding services in line with organisational priorities, national policy, and UNCRPD principles.
• Drive innovation – modernising services and engaging staff, stakeholders, and the people we support.
• Champion rights & empowerment – promoting choice, dignity, and meaningful community participation.
• Deliver operational excellence – managing compliance, finances, risk, and sustainable service delivery.
• Collaborate & advocate – building relationships and representing the organisation professionally.
• Develop teams – inspiring, mentoring, and fostering learning, accountability, and growth.
• Ensure safeguarding & quality – embedding safety, incident management, and continuous improvement.
• Solve problems confidently – making timely, rights-based decisions aligned with regulations.
• Work independently – managing priorities with sound judgment and escalating only strategic matters.

In this role, you will support service development and transformation in line with the Association's mission, HIQA standards, New Directions, the Health Act 2007, Section 39 Service Level Agreements, HSE policies, and UNCRPD principles. You will ensure governance, compliance, and quality assurance through audits, inspections, and service reviews; lead and develop managers and staff; oversee operational and financial performance; champion the rights and voices of service users and families; embed safeguarding and a culture of safety; and drive policy development, continuous improvement, and service innovation.

What Essential Requirements We Are Looking For

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care, Disability Studies, Nursing, Psychology, or a related field.
• Formal management qualification in health or social care (minimum Level 6, e.g., Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Leadership or Management)
• At least 5 years of management experience in disability services, healthcare, or a similar regulated environment.
• Proven experience in implementing both HIQA regulations, New Directions, ADM and rights-based practice under the UNCRPD.
• Strong knowledge of HSE policies, safeguarding regulations, and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in staff leadership, team development, and service innovation.
• Excellent understanding of person-centered planning, community inclusion, and rights-based approaches.

Other

• Applicants must have a full drivers licence with access to a road worthy car insured for business purposes.
• Applicants must have the necessary authorisation to work in Ireland and will be asked to provide supporting documentation during the recruitment process.

Highly desirable criteria

• A postgraduate qualification in Social Care Management, Disability Studies, Health & Social Care Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in leading HIQA inspections, service audits, or compliance assessments.
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Trauma-Informed Care, or Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
• Experience in a senior manager role.

Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking, Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.
For informal queries, please contact the Director of Services, Bernice Costello at or by email to
(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Services Department may be filled up to the 31st of December 2025)

• In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in your CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.*

Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position.
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer

Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Location: Flannery's Nursing Home, County Galway, Ireland

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

Flannery's Nursing Home is seeking an experienced and dedicated nursing leader to join our senior management team as the Assistant Director of Nursing. The ADON will work in close collaboration with the Director of Nursing to oversee all aspects of clinical care, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and person-centredness for our residents. This role is pivotal in providing clinical leadership, managing nursing and care staff, and ensuring continuous compliance with all regulatory standards, including those set by HIQA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Leadership & Quality of Care:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individualised, person-centred care plans for all residents.
• Champion evidence-based best practices in all aspects of nursing and dementia care.
• Lead clinical governance activities, including regular clinical audits (e.g., medication management, falls prevention, wound care), and drive quality improvement initiatives based on findings.
• Act as a senior clinical resource and mentor for nursing and care staff, providing expert guidance on complex care needs.
• Ensure the safe and effective management of medications in line with NMBI guidelines and facility policy.

2. Staff Management & Development:

• Supervise, mentor, and support the nursing team, including Clinical Nurse Managers and staff nurses.
• Oversee staff rosters to ensure safe and appropriate staffing levels at all times.
• Manage staff performance, conduct regular appraisals, and address any performance issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Foster a positive and supportive work environment that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and staff retention.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with the Director of Nursing to facilitate ongoing education and professional development for all clinical staff.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure the nursing home is in a constant state of readiness for HIQA inspections and other regulatory audits.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Health Act 2007 and associated regulations, HIQA standards, and all relevant healthcare legislation.
• Oversee the implementation and review of all clinical policies and procedures to ensure they are current and compliant.
• Lead on risk management within the clinical setting, ensuring incidents are reported, investigated, and learned from in accordance with the facility's incident management policy.
• Uphold strict adherence to infection prevention and control standards.

4. Operational & Administrative Duties:

• Deputise for the Director of Nursing in their absence, assuming full responsibility for the clinical and operational management of the nursing home.
• Assist with budget management and resource allocation for the clinical department.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, their families, and external healthcare professionals (GPs, allied health professionals, HSE).
• Manage and respond to compliments, concerns, and complaints effectively and in line with facility policy.

Person Specification:

Essential Requirements:

• Must be actively registered on the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• A minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience, with a substantial amount of this gained in the care of the older person.
• Demonstrable experience in a nursing leadership or management role (e.g., Clinical Nurse Manager, Acting ADON).
• Strong working knowledge of HIQA standards and the legislative framework for older persons' services in Ireland.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Desirable Attributes:

• A post-graduate qualification in Gerontology, Dementia Care, or Healthcare Management.
• Formal training in clinical audit and risk management.
• Experience in leading a team through a HIQA inspection.
• Excellent IT skills and experience with electronic care planning systems.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €60,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

About This Role

Role Purpose

This role represents an exciting opportunity to bring your existing skills to new challenges and contribute to Coimisiún na Meán during a significant period of growth. As Assistant Director, International Affairs you will represent An Coimisiún internationally on the full range of media policy and online safety matters. You will work closely with international regulatory counterparts in Online and Media regulation to support the Broadcasting Commissioner in the European Board for Media Services, contribute to our participation in other European and global regulatory networks, play a lead in our engagement with the European Commission, and act as international expert in policy teams by providing expert analysis and advice on relevant international developments on content regulation.

About the Team

Coimisiún na Meán's small expert International Affairs team is focused on establishing the organisation's credibility in international fora as an effective and collaborative regulator with a global outlook, and to ensure that Coimisiún na Meán's policy and enforcement work reflects international best practice, through a programme of formal and informal international cooperation. To do this we need a focused and well-resourced team that can provide external representation, coordinate international engagement activity, monitor relevant international developments (especially at EU level) and communicate effectively with international stakeholders. The team is currently comprised of one Director, three Assistant Directors and Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Prepare and deliver international engagement plans for the European Commission and regulatory counterparts in digital platform and media regulation.
• Support the Director to develop a longer-term, broader strategic programme of work for An Coimisiún's engagement in international bodies and fora, on specific areas of relevance to media policy, content regulation, media literacy and online safety.
• Establish new relationships and cultivate existing ones with regulators and policymakers internationally, including through our regulatory networks, to understand and influence policy and regulatory developments in other countries and in international bodies and fora.
• Represent An Coimisiún externally, including at closed meetings and public conferences.
• Ensure timely responses to requests for information about An Coimisiún's activities in this field, responding to consultations etc.
• Prepare senior An Coimisiún colleagues for international meetings in support of An Coimisiún policy objectives.
• Gather intelligence and develop knowledge relating to content regulation and policy in other countries as well as international fora.
• Participate in policy development relating to media and platform regulation and provide comparative and analytical reports on relevant international developments and where required, act as the international expert in project teams.

The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.

About You Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Relevant work experience and knowledge of EU policy frameworks.

• Understanding of media policy and platform regulation.

• Experience of international engagement

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and work independently.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including cultural awareness and diplomacy.

• Excellent analytical skills to summarise complex issues and communicate the bigger picture.

• Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload and to plan and prioritise resources effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences, orally and in writing summaries and analysis

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the Irish regulatory environment.

• Experience of working in media and/or digital platforms.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing or ambiguous circumstances.

• Political acumen and strategic thinking skills.

Key Information

Benefits, Package & Pay

• This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
• Full time, 35 hrs per week
• Annual Leave: 30 days per annum
• The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office. This role will also involve some international travel.
• Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
• For a full list of benefits see our website here
• This position is graded at the Assistant Principal scale.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:

• A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position
• Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
• Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process

Late applications or applications not received through the correct channel, as indicated above, will not be considered. For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact Angeline McKiernan at

Closing Date: 9th October 2025 at 3pm