Regional Enterprise Plan Programme Manager South East Region
Regional Enterprise Plan Programme Manager South East Region
Waterford City & County Council is a coastal county located in the South-East of Ireland in the province of Munster. It has a population of 127,363 (2022 Census) across the City & County. Waterford city is the capital of the South-East Region, while the principal county towns are Tramore and Dungarvan. The city is currently the fastest growing city in Ireland.
Waterford City and County Council (Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge) is the authority responsible for local government in the City & County of Waterford, Ireland. The mission of Waterford City & County Council is to make Waterford a vibrant and sustainable place for all its people who live, work, visit or invest here. Waterford is positioned to lead in terms of development and be the economic driver of the South-East region. Waterford City and County Council is committed to ensuring Waterford remains a key enabler of growth by supporting the delivery of Project Ireland 2040.
There are 32 Elected Members. At a strategic level, the Council operates through its Corporate Policy Group comprising of the Mayor of the Council and the Chairs of the local authority’s Strategic Policy Committees. The Chief Executive and the Council’s Management Team play a key role in supporting and advising this policy group. Day-to-day management of services takes place under the stewardship of the Chief Executive, four Directors of Service and a Head of Finance who collectively comprise the Senior Management Team.
Waterford City & County Council employs almost 900 staff with a diverse range of skills, ability and knowledge who between them deliver almost 1,100 public services. The work of Waterford City and County Council is critical to the economic and social wellbeing of Waterford.
An opportunity now exists in Waterford City and County Council for the position of Regional Enterprise Plan Programme Manager South-East Region.
The role will involve assisting with the development, establishment and servicing of appropriate structures to support the sub-committees and developing specific actions and targets to facilitate the enterprise and economic development, branding and promotion of the Region.
The REP Programme Manager will be expected to engage at senior level with relevant stakeholders including, among others, DETE, Local Authorities, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, HEIs, ETBs, tourism agencies, industry leaders, Chambers of Commerce and the broader business community in the implementation of the Regional Enterprise Plan. The REP Programme Manager will work closely with the Regional Skills Forum Manager to ensure an integrated approach to skills development supporting job creation in the region. For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/RI_Ad_REPPMSE
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 1st May 2025
