The Board of Directors of Limerick Island Community Partners (LICP)

invites applications for the following full-time position:

General Manager

Limerick Island Community Partners CLG is a multi-faceted organisation, based in the King’s Island area of Limerick, which delivers sustainable community enrichment, enterprise, and development. Its main aim is to empower and support the local community and surrounding area to effect positive change in their own lives and in the wider community.

Overview of Role:

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall day-to day operations within the community centre enterprise. The General Manager will lead staff and be responsible for promoting the community centre activities including community engagement, community development, improving revenues, securing all relevant funding avenues, managing an agreed budget, identifying, and progressing future development opportunities. The General Manager will be self-motivated and driven capable of directing and managing LICPs community and enterprise activities, ensuring that service delivery is in line with the objectives of the company, governance standards, regulatory requirements and available resources. The General Manager has a responsibility to network, collaborate and partner where appropriate within the other strands of community development work across the local community, city and nationally.

Limerick Island Community Partners
Manager – Full Time

Key Requirements

• Relevant third level qualification in Community Work, Management, and/or experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record in community development, project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Passionate about making a difference in the community.
• Evidence of effective planning and organising skills with the ability to manage deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Proven ability in managing, developing, and leading a diverse team.
• Excellent people skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent business development skills.
• Experience with securing and managing funding through grants, donations and partnerships or equivalent.
• Proven ability to work with statutory agencies and other funders, and within the community and voluntary sector.
• Experience of the local development and community sector.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Community leaders and other volunteers.
• Be available for working day, evenings, and/or weekend hours.

The post is subject to Garda Vetting, reference checks and a six-month probation period.
LICP’s 7-point salary scale applies - €46, 460 to €56,060.
(A pension will apply when the Government’s Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings System comes on stream).
The starting point on the salary scale will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications forms and further information are attached below.

Closing Date: Thursday 21st November 2024 – 12 noon
Interview Date: Friday 29th November 2024

Short Listing may apply (please note, completed electronic application forms only accepted, accompanied by a covering letter)

Completed electronic applications to be sent to: reception@licp.ie

LIMERICK ISLAND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER