8,661 Manager Role jobs in Ireland

We're offering an exciting opportunity that combines
business development
,
entrepreneurial leadership
, and
consultant management
within the
Life Sciences
sector.

As a
Business Manager
, you'll take on a key role in developing our presence in Ireland — building strong client relationships, managing consultant teams, and driving both business growth and profitability.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and engage new clients, building long-term partnerships;
• Understand client needs and provide tailored, high-value solutions leveraging our expertise;
• Negotiate and close service agreements with your clients.

Team Leadership

• Build and grow your own team of engineering consultants through proactive recruitment;
• Support and mentor your consultants, ensuring their professional growth and satisfaction;
• Supervise the delivery of dynamic, high-impact client projects.

Performance & Profitability

• Drive consistent revenue growth;
• Ensure business profitability aligned with our model;
• Maintain the financial health of your business unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Engineering or Business
• Strong interest in
  science
  and innovation;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, driven by
  excellence
  ,
  commitment
  ,
  resilience
  , and a
  desire to succeed
  .

Lieu :
Cork, Irlande

Type de contrat :
V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise)

Date de début :
Dès que possible

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Nous vous proposons un poste à
responsabilité
alliant développement commercial, intrapreneuriat et management d'ingénieurs consultants
dans le secteur des Life Sciences.

Business
:

• Prospecter de nouveaux clients dans le but de cultiver des liens solides avec eux;
• Comprendre leurs besoins et leur apporter la solution la plus adaptée en vous appuyant sur l'ensemble de nos expertises et de nos méthodes;
• Négocier et contractualiser des contrats de prestation avec vos clients.

Equipe
:

• Construire votre équipe en étant à l'initiative de leur recrutement;
• Faire évoluer vos consultants, assurer leur satisfaction et piloter leur montée en compétences au cœur de projets clients stimulants.

Rentabilité
:

• Faire croître quotidiennement votre chiffre d'affaires;
• Dégager une rentabilité alignée avec les exigences de notre modèle;
• Assurer constamment la santé financière de votre activité.

Votre mindset ?
Dépassement de soi, engagement, excellence et combativité

Votre parcours ?
Diplômé(e) d'une école d'ingénieur ou d'une école de commerce, et doté(e) d'une forte appétence pour les sciences.

Facts & Figures Efor
: Création en 2013, présent sur trois continents (Europe, Amérique du Nord, Asie), 3200 collaborateurs, plus de 300 millions d'euros de CA, leader européen du conseil en Life Sciences, volonté de devenir leader mondial d'ici 2028 et de doubler les effectifs

Nos engagements ?
Formation & Mentoring, rémunération non capée, perspectives d'évolution uniques.

Overall Summary
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Motor Finance Team where you will work closely with the Motor leadership team to deliver effective executive governance and take ownership of strategic analysis and reviews to address emerging risks, issues and business priorities on behalf of the Executive Committee. Our ideal team member will have previous experience in ensuring business critical activities remain on track and risk and issues are identified early with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and lead regular reviews of governance standards for the Motor Finance Executive Committee (ExCo) i.e. terms of references, standing agendas, supporting templates
• Coordination of the Motor Finance ExCo ensuring papers are produced and circulated in a timely manner.
• Support the preparation and production of strategy reviews and other materials / collateral required for Motor ExCo meetings
• In partnership with the Change function, own the organisational approach to business planning which enables the overall prioritisation of run and change activities in line with agreed strategic objectives
• Drive the day-to-day execution of the business planning process which includes the co-ordination of the Planning Forum, assisting in the production of supporting collateral and enabling effective decision making
• Lead ad-hoc initiatives and perform strategic reviews, analysis and research activities as required
• Drive the regular review and iteration of top-level measurements and business metrics via Motor ExCo and other appropriate forums.
• Ensure intragroup outsourced functions are effectively monitored and managed
• Work in partnership with UK controls to drive continuous enhancements to the Data Protection Framework
• Work in partnership with UK controls to Manage the Documentation Risk Management Framework and Policy and Procedures Framework

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• A good commercial acumen with a broad knowledge of the entire business value chain and drivers of cost / value
• Extensive experience leading direct and indirect teams in a matrixed structure
• A self-motivated, enthusiastic leader with both grit and gravitas that both influences and garners consensus
• Demonstrable experience in leadership, communication, influencing, planning and organising
• Experience working in a demanding, fast paced environment within financial services
• The ability to prioritise own work and develop concise, executable plans which align clearly with business directives; can drive initiatives autonomously,
• Strong analytical skills are required including ad-hoc excel analytics, data manipulation, interrogation of financials etc

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience in development of performance measurement / indicator systems and frameworks (e.g. balanced scorecards, measurement hierarchies)
• Experience in business strategy definition and elaboration

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back.

About Us
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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About Sculpted by Aimee

Founded in late 2016 by Aimee Connolly, Sculpted by Aimee is an Irish-born beauty brand with a global vision. Aimee, who began her journey as a makeup artist after earning a bachelor's degree in business, spotted a gap in the market for makeup that was both easy to apply and highly effective. Combining her passion for beauty and business acumen, she launched Sculpted by Aimee to create products that simplify beauty routines without compromising results.

At the heart of Sculpted by Aimee is a commitment to empowering beauty enthusiasts with multitasking, user-friendly products that deliver a glowing finish in five minutes or less. Our products are designed to enhance natural beauty, applying effortlessly and blending seamlessly to help our community look and feel their best.

In less than eight years, Sculpted by Aimee has achieved cult status, surpassing established beauty conglomerates to become the number one mass cosmetics brand in Boots Ireland*. We have expanded our presence across key retailers such as Boots and Selfridges UK, and our e-commerce platform now serves customers in 68 countries. Our 360° omni-channel approach includes a robust physical presence in over 500 retailers across eight countries and four flagship stores in the UK and Ireland.

Our product portfolio includes over 140 makeup, skincare, and body products, all proudly certified by Leaping Bunny and recognized with 40+ industry awards. With an extensive range of complexion products offering over 100 foundation shades, Sculpted by Aimee is dedicated to celebrating real skin and promoting minimal retouching in our social media and campaigns.

Due to this exciting growth, Sculpted by Aimee are recruiting for a Business Manager to lead our team based in Brown Thomas, Dundrum.

*In June 2024 Sculpted by Aimee was ranked the number one mass cosmetics beauty brand in Boots Ireland's self-selection category.

Role

As a Sculpted by Aimee Business Manager, you will lead our team based in Brown Thomas, Dundrum to create fantastic experiences every day for our customers. You will work closely with our Sculpted Brown Thomas Team helping them to interpret and achieve targets. You will act as a Sculpted Brand Ambassador, always reflecting the Sculpted values. You are enthusiastic to meet and exceed team targets, collaboratively working alongside your team day to day contributing to sales and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities include

• Identify opportunities to increase business and visual merchandising in store.
• Complete all administration in a timely and accurate manner.
• Build strong relationships with the Sculpted HQ team on all brand pillars.
• Drive brand and retail sales and standards.
• You will coach and work alongside retail teams to support them in being exemplary with customer experience, provisioning them with feedback and guidance.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the marketplace, brands and customers to ensure effective market intelligence.
• To work retail hours including days, weekends and special events in a fast-paced work environment

Experience Needed

You have…

• Proven retail experience preferably within cosmetics
• The ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service
• Previous supervisory experience with a proven track record of coaching/mentoring others to achieve sales and customer service targets
• Retail operations experience including inventory management and cash reconciliation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of performance evaluation KPIs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Embodies the Sculpted values and leads from the front, inspiring and motivating team members to achieve retail targets.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.

Sculpted by Aimee is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all of our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone's voices are heard. We respect and value all differences (seen and unseen) and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, which will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

The Business Manager (VP) accomplishes results through the management of professional team(s) and department(s). Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Contributes to standards around which others will operate. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Requires basic commercial awareness. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise. Involved in short-term planning resource planning. Full management responsibility of a team, which may include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations and may include budget approval.

Responsibilities:

• Financial management and oversight of a significant budget, including forecasting, planning, analysis and reporting.
• Senior Stakeholder reporting and engagement on BOW financials.
• Headcount & vendor management including approvals, forecasting & resource location strategy.
• Working with Program leads to ensure Program targets are adhered to and risk and issues resolved.
• Managing all financial risks and opportunities to ensure adherence to targets
• Drive productivity and efficiency in the organization through simplification and process improvements.
• Manage, supervise and coordinate day-to-day operational activities in the unit,
• Establish consistent and standardized operational processes
• Assist Business Execution Lead in accommodating requests related to Business Unit including providing requested data from regional office, auditors, and other related parties
• Assist BEL Head in identifying risk and opportunities related to BU activities in particular and to other Citi processes in general
• Complete and ensure timely submission for deliverables related to BU Compliance/Risk and Control and/or Management Information Systems related report as required by Regional and Country stakeholders
• Perform periodic self-assessment testing in accordance with regional schedule and guidelines to pro-actively manage risk, identify & correct control gaps
• Lead local standardization efforts as per regional Business Unit operations guidelines
• Actively identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Ensure operational controls and Manager's Control Assessment compliance
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience as Business Manager
• Financial management experience essential.
• Project administration and background in operational areas an advantage
• Experience managing limited resources that are requested to offer outstanding results.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management.
• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
• Excellent influencing, facilitation, and partnering skills with key stakeholders and Senior Management.
• Strategic and goal-oriented thinker.
• Effective interpersonal skills – including teamwork and organizational skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.
• Monitoring both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to completion.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:
Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family:
Business Execution & Administration

Time Type:
Full time

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review
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BUSINESS MANAGER – FRAGRANCE
ARNOTTS, DUBLIN
FULL TIME, 37.5 HOURS A WEEK
THIS ROLE WILL FOCUS ON THE CHLOE ADF FRAGRANCE COLLECTION INSTORE
COTY is the global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics. COTY's products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. COTY and its brands are committed to range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment.

Responsibilities
As our Fragrance Business Manager you will have ultimate responsibility for driving the business to deliver an overall sales objective as well as ensuring excellence of execution for the account. You will also have accountability for managing and motivating the team.

Your main focus :

• Fairly manage distribution of targets to team (daily, weekly, monthly) and coach and motivate the team to achieve monthly sales targets.
• Build relationships with customers to influence and sell and upsell
• Lead by example be a brand ambassador, protecting the equity for Coty brands and adhere to Company uniform and grooming guidelines and ensure the team do so
• Use of ipad for email, reporting and VM guidelines
• Commercial awareness – Coty business performance, competitor activity and market share

Within our Retail teams we're a magnificent medley of humanity, drawing inspiration from the vast fountain of knowledge and creativity that a diverse population offers. At Coty, everyone's free to express who they are and who they want to be. With fearless kindness underpinning every action and decision, we unite and include, enabling our people to thrive and carve out the career they aspire to.

The team consists of a Fragrance Business Manager and a Brand Ambassador and you will work closely together with various departments such as the Retail Management Team, Visual Merchandising Team, National Account Manager, Regional Education Ambassador and Area Manager. All your colleagues are sales focused fragrance experts within our multi fragrance portfolio. Working in the team, you will need to be passionate, positive leader and role model, ambitious to succeed and proud to represent our brands.

Come and join our Coty family and be part of the winning team.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As an experienced Business Manager working in beauty retail, you have a deep passion for fragrances and luxury brands and enjoys owning and driving the business as it was your own. You get energy from working in a fast-paced and diverse environment.

Other than that, you:

• Have experience in managing a team or a beauty counter within a store
• Strong experience in luxury fragrances, collection experience would be preferred
• Strong sales background; working towards and managing targets
• Ability to build strong relationships with Store Managers and Area Manager

Our Benefits
As our Business Manager some of the benefits you will receive are:

• Access to My Coty Shop with fantastic discounts
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Generous family and wellbeing support policies
• Day off on your birthday

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
• A first online/in-person interview
• A second interview
• You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

About Coty
Coty is one of the world's largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty

Cork, Luxembourg

Your area of work:

Are you an experienced Business Manager with a business management or consulting background? Are you comfortable interacting with numerous internal as well as external stakeholders and dealing with conflicting priorities?

You will be working in the Clearstream Fund Services (CFS) business segment reporting to the Head of CFS Business Management.

CFS is the market-leading provider of fund processing services in Europe and acts as the largest true one-stop-shop in the area of 3rd party funds services. This includes Clearstream Fund Centre SA (CFCL) – a Luxembourg Bank dedicated to Fund Processing services and Clearstream Fund Centre AG (CFCS) – a Swiss based global fund distribution platform. It also includes Data Services and Digital (DLT) Solutions offerings for Asset Managers and Fund Distribution Partners.

Our team supports the CFS segment on business management, governance and executive office matters. We are involved in a wide range of activities, leading cross-business projects, overseeing group-wide front-to-back activities, and supporting key meetings and committees as well as ensure that the entity is performing its activities in compliance with the relevant internal and external guidelines and policies.

Your responsibilities:

• Organise and prepare documentation and presentations for the CFS Segment Senior Management and Leadership meetings, incl. follow-up on action items
• Manage the CFCL relationships with other group entities and functions including mmanagement of corporate policy requests including intercompany reporting and process risk assessments. Tracking resolution of Internal Audit items
• Contribute and lead strategic projects relevant to the CFS segment in accordance with Project Management Methodology and Best Practices
• Act as central contact for consolidation and preparation of responses to CFS RFPs/RFIs, Due Diligence requests
• Ensure that CFCL's corporate records and policies (incl. applicable group policies) are kept up to date
• Take responsibility for any other Business Management related tasks

Your profile:

• 5-10 years of business management and/or consulting experience within the Financial Services Industry
• Experience with company governance and ability to understand how large corporations are organized and make decisions in order to interact with the relevant stakeholders effectively
• Strong project management, social and methodological skills
• Ability to grasp new topics quickly, prioritize, problem-solve, synthesize findings and propose practical solutions that work in the given context
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player qualities, encompassing ability to build partnerships, coordinate and communicate across the entire organization
• Proven business management skills and implementation experiences with an ability to manage a wide range of objectives with conflicting and competing priorities; Ability to prepare executive-ready presentations
• Fluent in oral and written English; French and German an advantage
• Proficiency in standard MS Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).

Location: Luxembourg or Ireland

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.

Contact

Take your career to the next level with us and embrace new challenges

Our Recruiting Team is looking forward to your call or e-mail.

Apply now

Who we are?

Healthcare 21 is a sales, marketing, and technical services company. Our purpose is to deliver products and solutions to assist healthcare providers achieve optimum clinical outcomes.

We are high growth company that aims to be the partner of choice for our global healthcare suppliers; deliver on our promises to our customers across hospitals and the wider community; and promote ownership within our employees to be the best at everything they do

We are a values-based company who recognise and reward employees that embrace our values of passion, innovation, transparency, and simplicity. At Healthcare 21, we are respectful of others and do not accept discrimination in any form. We believe it is our differences that are essential in forming our effective and creative teams and it has made us the sustainable business that we are today.

The long-term success of our sustainable business is based on our teamwork, integrity, and the ability of our people to take ownership of their role. It is our responsibility to provide you with an exciting, innovative environment that is respectful, fulfilling and rewarding. Want to know more about what to expect from a working life in Healthcare21, then click here.

Job snapshot

In your role, you will be required to fulfil the full range of Business Manager duties for the Woundcare, Orthopaedic and Compression/Lymphology ROI / NI Division across Healthcare 21 Ireland.

You will build and maintain a high-performance sales organisation to achieve agreed business objectives. As Business Manager you will plan, manage, and oversee the sales activities for your divisional products with the overall aim of achieving commercial goals and developing strong relationships with key opinion leaders.

Territory: Field based (ROI & NI)

Candidate Location: Leinster

Responsibilities:

Develop National strategic and tactical sales and marketing plans to achieve Company objectives

Full P+L and Budget responsibility for the Critical Care & Medical business unit, ensuring control of unit expenses, progress to budget, with the ability to analyse and drive performance of these and other financial metrics

Establish sales objectives by forecasting annual sales targets for regions/territories, sales volume, and profit for existing and new products

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts

Monitor and analyse performance metrics and drive improvements

Lead a team of Product Specialists

Provide leadership through effective communication of vision, empowerment, and the recognition of individual and team achievement

Maintain and develop team by effective recruitment, development, and training

Perform field visits to develop in field sales skills as well as drive sales

Establish productive and professional relationships with key supplier personnel

Perform research and identify new potential customers and new market opportunities

National Account Management

Project Manage tenders and bids

Identify and develop strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders

What are the role requirements?

Minimum 5 years' proven sales experience in the Medtech industry is essential

Ability to understand and analyse sales performance metrics

Good knowledge of sales and marketing principles

Excellent customer service & negotiation skills

Strong communication and team management skills

Accomplished Presenter

The ability to communicate effectively and to build rapport with customers at all levels

Full Clean Driver's license

Who exceeds in this role?

Top performers would have:

A tenacity, drive, and enthusiasm to lead and drive the business unit in partnership with leading brands

A strong work ethic and competitive drive

A flexible and adaptable mindset

Previous Experience managing a high-performance sales team

Demonstrable ability to develop people

A strong commercial acumen and effective planning skills

An entrepreneurial and innovative approach

What are some of the benefits of working at healthcare 21?

Competitive salary and commission structure

Fully expensed company vehicle

Lunch allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension, Life assurance, income protection

Educational Assistance

HC21 training academy

Enhanced annual and life leave

Employee engagement initiatives and a dedicated internal employee communication platform WorkVivo

Supportive colleagues to learn from and enjoy company social outings, parties, and events

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Healthcare 21 we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

We also know the confidence gap can often get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply — we'd love to hear from you

ABOUT THE LAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-State body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn.

The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 20,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country's largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government's Project Tosaigh initiative. Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

The Role

The Business Manager role is a senior role within the Chief of Staff function, sitting on the management team and working very closely with the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff function comprises Corporate Strategy, Sustainability, Economics, Public Affairs and Communications, Governance Framework and Community and Stakeholder Engagement. The role drives engagement within and external of the Chief of Staff areas, ensuring that the business operations align with the strategic objectives of the LDA. This role supports the delivery of the wider Chief of Staff agenda, driving collaboration and organisational effectiveness by working closely with the Chief of Staff and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The role will work across departments, supporting collaboration, consistency, and the smooth execution of priority initiatives.

This position is ideal for a collaborative, motivated and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to broaden their skillset whilst contributing to strategic and day-to-day project and business management activities. The role holder will likely have some exposure to confidential and sensitive information and will be expected to demonstrate ethical and professional judgement, discretion and confidentiality. This role will report directly to the Chief of Staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a trusted advisor, sounding board and key support to the Chief of Staff on strategic and operational items across the Agency
• Act as a key point of contact, engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, when required
• Act as a delegate for the Chief of Staff in projects and meetings, where appropriate
• Due to the varied responsibilities of the Chief of Staff function, the business manager will be required to lead or provide input into ad hoc projects, as required. This will require agility, strong multitasking capabilities and a high level of comfort with ambiguity
• Foster engagement, knowledge sharing and strong communication across functions within the Chief of Staff area to promote cohesion and collaboration, while proactively addressing and removing any roadblocks
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across the Agency to develop a deep understanding of day-to-day and strategic priorities, enabling effective support to the Chief of Staff and wider business in delivery of the business agenda and workflow
• Collaborate with the Governance team to support the Governance Framework, assisting in the development, management and continuous implementation of organisational policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of business activities in compliance with the governance framework of the LDA
• Contribute to working groups on Risk Management and Internal Control activities and support Business Unit SMEs in delivering presentations on strategic policies and procedures as appropriate
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly reports for Executive Management Team and Board meetings, and other ad hoc reporting requirements. This will include working with the EMT to track and report progress on the Agency's key management initiatives
• Coordinate the compilation of the LDA annual report ensuring accuracy, consistency and timeliness
• Prepare and coordinate the delivery of the CoS function's annual workplan

Skills Required

• Demonstrates exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Ability to plan and execute projects on time and within budget
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• A collaborative team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, who builds strong working relationships
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to foster long term partnerships
• Proven horizon scanning and anticipatory skills
• Adaptable and agile in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Self-starter, who values autonomy and operates effectively with minimal direction
• Takes a strategic agency wide perspective
• Solution orientated with a can-do attitude
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Strong leadership skills, able to guide, influence and achieve outcomes through others
• Embraces the open nature of the role and thrives in an environment with broad scope and evolving challenges

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Third level qualification, or equivalent, in Business, Project Management or a related discipline
• Minimum five years' experience working in a comparable senior role
• Deep experience in stakeholder relationship management
• Leadership experience in enhancing business unit, departmental and wider organisational collaboration and effectiveness
• Sector knowledge helpful, but not necessary

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.