Development Officer, Sligo / Leitrim

The salary for this post is analogous with HSE 2020 Salary Scale plus 8%, in line with October 2023 WRC agreement on Section 39 Pay.
In line with HSE Grade VI, Point 1, €48,541 (plus the 8%) per annum.
The Salary for the post will be €52,424 (inclusive 8%) per annum.

Specified Purpose Contract for 24 months.

PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER JOB REF NO 2024-015 WITH YOUR APPLICATION. EMAIL ONLY PLEASE.

Mental Health Ireland (MHI) is a national voluntary organisation working with Mental Health Associations (MHAs) active across the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1966, our focus has been on promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing and Living Life Well for people with lived experience of mental health challenges. MHI is the longest established mental health charity in Ireland and throughout our history we and the MHAs have played a central role in reshaping how the public understand mental health issues. In our strategic plan we describe the next steps we will take to advance greater public understanding, empathy and support for people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Our National Head Office is based in Dun Laoghaire, with 118 staff members distributed throughout Ireland. Our work in promoting mental health and wellbeing and supporting people in recovery from significant mental health challenges, is funded by the HSE and supported through public donations.

Position Summary

Working as part of the national team of Development Officers, the Development Officer for this position will work a five-day week in Sligo / Leitrim. The essential role of the Development Officer is to deliver on the core objectives of Mental Health Ireland’s Strategy. This will include supporting the establishment, operation and development of the network of local MHAs, in CHO 1, the coproduction and delivery of Mental Health Promotion projects, Recovery education / Initiatives and training for volunteers. The Development Officer will represent MHI in Sligo / Leitrim in collaboration with the HSE and other related stakeholders in the community both statutory and voluntary with the objective of working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the population.

The Development Officer will report to the National Development Manager (Community) and work closely with both the national office team and the Development Officer team to coproduce projects, campaigns and communication and to share expertise and unique local initiatives. The role demands flexible working hours which will necessitate some attendance at out of hours meetings/events related to the duties of a Development Officer.

The applicant must have the necessary experience and capacity for lone working and to work on their own initiative. Members of the Development Officer team are also required to lead on National Projects and Programmes from time to time.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the position along with your Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie

Download the full Job Description from the Mental Health Ireland website.

Closing date for applications is 30th September 2024 at 12pm. Applications received outside this time will not be considered. Applications received outside this time with not be considered. Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information received in your CV and letter of application.

Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 14th October 2024.

For informal enquiries, our National Development Manager, Mr Conor Geoghegan conorg@mentalhealthireland.ie

Please ensure to include the relevant Job Reference Number Insert Job No 2024-015 in your letter of application and CV.