At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support micro and small businesses in South Dublin.
- Company: South Dublin County Council, a proactive local authority focused on community development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team dedicated to supporting the local community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local entrepreneurship and job creation.
- Qualifications: Experience in economic development and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Information about the Organisation:
South Dublin County Council is one of four local authorities in the Dublin region. The Council’s administrative area is 223 square kilometres, bounded by Dublin city to the northeast, the Dublin Mountains and County Wicklow to the south, the River Liffey to the north separating it from Fingal and County Kildare to the west. Within that area is a population of 301,075 people living in the county, over 6,500 businesses and significant economic, social and cultural infrastructure to serve a growing capital city region.
The Corporate Plan provides the vision and strategic direction for the Council over a five year period and sets out the ambition to make the county a vibrant and inclusive place for all the people who live, visit, work and do business here. As the council for South Dublin County, we strive to be a people-first, proactive organisation that serves all of our communities today and for the future.
An opportunity now exists in South Dublin County Council for the position of Head of Enterprise.
Job Summary/Description:
The Head of Enterprise is a senior role within the Economic Development Directorate of South Dublin County Council. The successful candidate will lead a team charged with delivering a high standard quality system of co-ordinated and cohesive state support to the micro and small business sector. This is a key position within the Local Enterprise Office structure of the Council. The successful candidate will play an important role in the development and implementation of the Local Enterprise Development Plan to support enterprise, entrepreneurship and job creation at a local level and ensuring that the Local Enterprise Office serves as a “First Stop Shop” to provide services to start, grow and develop micro and small business throughout the County.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 6th August 2026
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