Contract: 3 Years Fixed Term Contract, 80-100% FTE 

Salary: Negotiable, but commensurate with a key senior position at Rethink Ireland 

Based: Substantially in Dublin or Cork, with some travel within Ireland This hybrid role is office based at least 3 days per week 

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum 

Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, following completion of probation. 

Are you an evangelist for a better Ireland? Is the art of communicating and negotiating part of your DNA? Do you have a track record of converting your evangelism into high value philanthropic gifts? Do you love to lead and inspire a team? If so, we should talk....

ROLE PURPOSE 

This high-impact leadership role reports to the CEO, and a member of the Leadership Team, the Business Development Director is accountable for the development and delivery of our short-term and long-term income-generation strategy, as well as our brand and profile. 

Supported by Business Development and Marketing teams, you will seek out and secure income from a range of sources, including corporates, major individual donors, trusts and foundations, and Government and EU funding. This is a key leadership role that requires someone who is able to successfully manage both leadership and operational responsibilities, as well as being a significant driver and influencer on the Leadership Team and across the wider organisation.