Post of Regional Development Manager Care & Repair Programme (Ref: RDM 0515)

Age Action is the leading advocacy organisation on ageing and older people in Ireland.  Our mission is to achieve fundamental change in the lives of all older people by eliminating age discrimination, promoting positive ageing and securing their right to comprehensive and high quality services. Our vision is that Ireland becomes the best country in which to grow older.

Regional Development Manager will be responsible to the Deputy Chief Executive for managing and developing all aspects of the programme in Dublin and the Northern region to ensure that its aims and objectives are achieved.

The Person
To succeed in this role you will need to have at least 5 years’ experience of community development. A track record of working well with groups and individuals is essential. Experience in managing a team of administrative and maintenance staff is necessary. A proven ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing is also essential. Knowledge and experience of the needs of older people and the services provided for them would be an advantage. Knowledge of ageing issues and experience of working with older people would be desirable, but a willingness to learn about ageing and older people would be critical.
A full, clean driving license is essential as the role requires travel.

Applications by letter outlining your suitability for the post (maximum 300 words), quoting reference RDM0515
with CV and details of two referees in word format by email to: recruitment@ageaction.ie by 12 noon on Friday 5th June 2015.  Interviews scheduled for week beginning 15th June 2015.  Informal enquiries in confidence are welcome to Lorraine Fitzsimons on 01 4756989.

Age Action is opposed to discrimination and the best candidate will be appointed regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity or other grounds.

Being over 50 years of age will not be a disadvantage.