County Leitrim, located in the North West of Ireland, has a growing population and economy, picturesque landscape, vibrant communities and a strong arts and cultural sector. Leitrim County Council leads and collaborates with all to drive and shape a better future for our County and it is a progressive, dynamic and innovative local authority in Ireland.
Leitrim County Council’s corporate vision is for an ambitious, thriving, sustainable and connected Leitrim with opportunity for everyone. Key to the achievement of our priorities and objectives is a skilled and committed workforce, supported by enabling technologies, efficient work processes and learning and development opportunities. Leitrim County Council offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of administrative, professional, creative, technical, and general services roles. We are committed to the training, support and encouragement of our staff and we offer benefits across family friendly initiatives, personal development and wellbeing of staff.
An opportunity now exists in Leitrim County Council for the position of Regional Enterprise Plan Programme Manager (North-West Region).
Reporting to the Director of Service, the Regional Enterprise Plan Programme Manager will co-ordinate and manage the implementation of the Regional Enterprise Plan in the North-West Region.
The role will involve assisting with the development, establishment and servicing of appropriate structures to support the sub-committees and developing specific actions and targets to facilitate the enterprise and economic development, branding and promotion of the Region.
The REP Programme Manager will be expected to engage at senior level with relevant stakeholders including, among others, DETE, Local Authorities, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, HEIs, ETBs, tourism agencies, industry leaders, Chambers of Commerce and the broader business community in the implementation of the Regional Enterprise Plan. The REP Programme Manager will work closely with the Regional Skills Forum Manager to ensure an integrated approach to skills development supporting job creation in the region.
The REP Programme Manager will be required to make a valuable contribution to the strategic economic growth of the Region through leading the delivery of the actions contained in the REP. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a high level of independence and objectivity. This is an opportunity for an experienced person to fully utilise their professional, technical and management skills in an environment that promotes a high performance culture.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 19th June 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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