Education & Professional Development Manager required for a 4 month temporary contract within a regulatory body in Dublin 4. Located a short distance from Lansdowne dart station with a 4 day week onsite requirement.
The salary on offer is €50,000- €60,000 pro rata.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategic management as part of the Executive Team, fostering a cohesive, inclusive, and customer-focused organisational culture.
- Oversee all aspects of education and training policy, accreditation, and standards in line with national legislation and EU directives.
- Manage the accreditation and re-accreditation of programmes, and ensure compliance with national standards.
- Lead the development and implementation of revised accreditation standards, procedures, and related policies.
- Ensure ongoing professional competence within the professions.
- Advise Council and Committees, prepare reports, and present policy and performance updates.
- Manage the registration eligibility examinations and assess qualification recognition for national and international applicants.
- Represent the organisation with education institutions, regulators, Government bodies, and other stakeholders nationally and internationally.
- Lead assigned staff and manage budgets effectively.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum of three years’ management experience in higher education, policy development, regulation, or professional development.
- Relevant degree (Level 8 or higher).
- Proven track record in strategic planning, policy implementation, and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with experience engaging at Board or Committee level.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in regulatory or accreditation environments.
- Proven ability to introduce new systems, improve efficiency, and manage staff performance.
- Experience liaising with Government Departments, regulators, and higher education institutions.
Please submit your cv to Anne Marie in Lex Consultancy.