POST: Support and Development Officer - Youth, Sport, and ESC

REPORTING TO: Head of Youth, Sport, and European Solidarity Corps team

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure the successful implementation of high-quality projects and activities in the Erasmus+ programme (and other programmes). Promoting the value and potential of international working to client groups and supporting the development of project ideas, responding to their needs. Project assessment and evaluation of reports across the field of Youth

SALARY: Léargas utilises civil service pay scales. Appointment refers to Executive Officer Grade and salary offer is at point 1; €37,544

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm on 6th May 2025. In-person interviews to take place in Dublin on 12th May 2025

Léargas manages national and international exchange programmes in adult education and schools, vocational education and training, youth, sport and volunteering. These activities connect people in different communities and countries and bring an international dimension to the work of organisations across Ireland. We are the National Agency for Erasmus+ in Adult Education, School Education, VET, Sport, Youth, and the European Solidarity Corps (volunteering and solidarity). We have built a national and international reputation for effectively managing significant levels of funding to support international collaboration. We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity (CHY 8317).

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join the Léargas team as Support and Development Officer- Youth. Reporting to the Head of Youth Sport and ESC team and working under the direction of the Senior Officer, this role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career while working with the youth sector on European project development.

Please Job Description attached below.

Application process

Submit your CV and a concise letter of motivation (max 350 words) to recruit@leargas.ie by 5pm on 6th May 2025. In-person interviews to take place in Dublin on 12th May 2025.

In your letter of motivation, using the Public Service Capability /Competency model for Higher Executive Officer grade, please detail your experience under each listed competency, and demonstrate how these will support your delivery of objectives in this role.

A panel of successful candidates may be formed following interviews, and candidates placed on the panel may be considered for future vacancies. Should a work permit be required for employment in Ireland, candidates must bring this to Léargas’ attention and obtain the necessary documentation.

Léargas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities