Job Details

Arrow DownBack

Education Development Manager

  • Image for Employer
    Sustainable Projects Ireland CLG
  • Image for Job Ref
    Ref: #JOB-2412499
  • Image for Location
    Cloughjordan Ecovillage, North Tipperary Green Enterprise Park, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, E53VP86
  • Image Position
    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    28 hours per week
  • Image for Euro
    29120.00 Euro Annually
  • Image for Published
    Published On: 17 Sep 2025
  • Image for Closing
    Closing On: 12 Oct 2025

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 


The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Education Development Manager to lead our educational programmes. This is a pivotal role that will directly shape the future of our educational and research initiatives. You will be instrumental in raising the national and international profile of the Ecovillage by ensuring our educational offerings are impactful, accessible and financially sustainable.
You will be responsible for the strategic vision, design and market engagement of our educational programmes, making sure they align with our charitable mission and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you will have the chance to work with the Cloughjordan Ecovillage community on a wide range of sustainability issues.

Key Responsibilities
An overarching responsibility of the Education Development Manager is to meet agreed financial and service delivery targets for the financial year. Routes to achievement will be flexible provided they are aligned with the charity’s objectives, ethos and strategic plans. Other key responsibilities include:

Strategic Vision & Programme Design
Lead Strategic Planning: Drive the strategic development of our educational programmes in close collaboration with key SPI staff and groups.

Oversee Programme Design: Manage the programme creation / improvement process, from designing and developing to costing programmes for specific target audiences. Service development will be grounded and informed by research on market needs and demand. 

Conduct Market Research: Research / liaise with similar educational centres to identify best practices, ensuring our programmes are impactful and competitive

Customer Engagement and Outreach
Strategic Networking and Contacts: Participate in the relevant networks in order to keep in touch with sector news, needs, developments and opportunities.
Lead Market Research: Identify and analyse target audiences and determine the best strategies to reach them.
Develop Communication Strategies: Create and implement effective marketing and promotional strategies specifically for our services and educational offerings.
Foster Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture partnerships with other education providers to expand our reach and collaborative growth opportunities. This may include delivery of presentations at relevant events. 

Financial and Impact Management
Manage Financial Planning: Work with the General Manager and Treasurer to develop and oversee the educational programme budget, identifying income and funding streams to meet financial targets. 
Track Progress Against Plan: Monitor progress against financial and other targets and report against these, raising issues and concerns at the earliest opportunity.
Monitor Impact: Measure and evaluate the impact of our programmes to demonstrate the effective delivery of our mission.

Delivery
Assist with programme delivery where beneficial and appropriate to do so, including the delivery of presentations and tours.
  • This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
  • Sector:

Career Level

  • Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

Hide Share Button: No

Show Center Title: No