LONGFORD COMMUNITY RESOURCES Clg
Local Development Company

A Social Inclusion Programmes Manager

Longford Community Resources are seeking to recruit a Social Inclusion Programmes Manager to lead a dedicated staff team with the objective of improving the quality of life of those most disadvantaged and marginalised in our community.

The role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives, is full time based in Longford Town and will include responsibility for co-ordinating and overseeing the implementation and day-to-day operation of the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) and the associated projects: - Longford Volunteer Centre, Roma and New Communities CDP, Empowering Communities Programme, Social Prescribing Project and County Longford Youth Service.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and efficient person with extensive experience in the development and implementation of strategy, policy, and operations in social inclusion and community development. Specific requirements include:

• Relevant third level qualification.
• Three or more years’ experience working in community development / enterprise development or related field.
• Excellent social analysis and understanding of community development as a means of addressing inequality.
• A commitment to equality, human rights and social inclusion.
• Extensive staff and project management/coordination experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Excellent planning, report writing, evaluation and computer skills.
• A full clean Driving Licence and access to own transport.

Commencement of employment is subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting. A probationary period will apply. A salary scale is in place (€47,802 - €73,886) and starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For a full job description and application form for the position please contact Brega on 043 3345555. Closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 23rd May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted and canvassing will disqualify. Shortlisting for interview will apply and a panel may be formed.

Longford Community Resources Clg is an equal opportunities employer

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, through the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the European Union.