County Wicklow Partnership (CWP) is a Local Development Company with responsibility for a range of programmes including the implementation of the LEADER / Rural Development Programme 2023 – 2027 in County Wicklow.

The company has a vacancy for a Rural Development Officer (Fixed Term) to assist in the implementation of the Local Development Strategy 2023 – 2027. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Diploma/ Degree in a relevant discipline 
• At least three years rural development experience
• A proven track record of working with community and enterprise development 
• A good understanding of rural development and the issues facing rural dwellers
• Excellent communication, facilitation and administration skills
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Use of a car and full clean driver’s licence

Location:                     CWP offices, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Duration:                     The contract is full-time (35hrs) on a fixed term to December 2026 (with option to extend)

Remuneration:            The salary range is €34,803 - €45,814

A full job description can be downloaded here or from www.wicklowpartnership.ie