Established in 1960, Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), is one of Ireland’s leading representative organisations and service providers for people with physical disabilities. IWA’s mission is to work with, and on behalf of, people with physical disabilities to drive positive change through the influencing of public policy, the provision of quality services and enabling accessibility to all aspects of society. For the fourth consecutive year, IWA has been ranked in the top 10 of Ireland’s Best 150 employers reaching fourth position in 2024.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of People and Development is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping and implementing progressive HR strategies, policies and practices to deliver the IWA’s strategic objectives.

The Director of People and Development will ensure the efficient and effective management of all HR operations and will provide support and guidance to managers and other members of staff on all people-related challenges. This role plays a crucial part in fostering a positive work environment, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting the strategic vision of IWA.

REQUIREMENTS

Suitably qualified and interested candidates will be operating at Senior Management level with proven experience in managing all aspects of HR, ideally gained in a not-for-profit or public sector environment. Technical competence coupled with the ability to drive strategic delivery will be required. 

Candidates must also possess a solid knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, practices and employment law and a proven ability of applying updated legislation to a variety of situations. The successful candidate will be adept at influencing and reporting at the highest levels, able to communicate effectively and have strong project management skills.

The appointee will be highly motivated with excellent initiative and will have a strong personal and professional commitment to upholding, promoting, and implementing the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

REMUNERATION

A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be on offer to successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via apply@principalconnections.ie in strictest confidence, for the attention of Eilish Devine, Practice Leader, of our retained executive search partners, Principal Connections – executive search on or before 12 noon on Friday 30th August 2024.

For a confidential discussion please contact Eilish Devine on +353 (0)1 703 88 09.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this key appointment.

Our client is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and assessments considered appropriate to the process.

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