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Work with us – we’re recruiting for Arts Programme Administrator

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Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship.

Through our Arts programme, we provide opportunities for older people to be more creative more often, to create meaningful participation and representation for all older people in cultural and creative life and to demonstrate and celebrate how our creative potential can improve with age.

We have an opportunity for a candidate with a strong Arts administration background to join our Arts Programme team as our Arts Programme Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the area of arts and ageing, working in a very rewarding and diverse role.

For more information on Age & Opportunity and our Arts programme please visit  www.ageandopportunity.ie.

Position: Part-time, 25 hours per week (over 4 days). (Standard working hours are 37.5 hours and flextime applies).
Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months
Salary: €35,000 per annum pro rata (€23,333 per annum for 25 hours)
Reporting to: Arts Programme Manager (and Arts Programme Assistant Manager in her absence).
Location: This role is based at our offices in Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements are in place, with a requirement for the post holder to work from the office on average two days per week (Mondays and Thursdays).  In person attendance is also required for regular events, meetings and training.  The post holder will also be required to be available and travel locally and nationally for events, in particular in May for the Bealtaine Festival (note, our flagship Bealtaine festival will be held in Clare in May 2027).

Download the full job description and person specification here:  Arts Programme Administrator

To Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you match the above criteria by email to Anna Marie Walshe, HR Manager, at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie.

Include the role title in the subject of the email.

All applicants from countries outside the EU are required to provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted as part of the application process with your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting will apply based on the criteria outlined above.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Thursday the 29th of October.

Interviews will be held in person in Dublin on Wednesday the 11th of November.

Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

Work with us – we are recruiting for Policy, Research and Evaluation Manager

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Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship. Our mission is to create opportunities that empower older people to enhance individual and community wellbeing through participation in physical activity and recreational sport, arts and creativity, personal development and active citizenship initiatives.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Policy, Research and Evaluation Manager to lead this area of our work. The Policy, Research and Evaluation Manager will be a key part of the Senior Management Team, will report directly to the CEO and will act as a spokesperson for the organisation. They will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Age & Opportunity’s organisation-wide evaluation framework, in line with the Research and Evaluation Strategy 2025-2029 and will ensure that policy positions and advocacy work are informed by robust research and evaluation evidence.

Evaluation and research are central to Age & Opportunity’s work, allowing us to understand the realities of ageing, demonstrate the impact of our Active, Arts and Engage Programmes, and build an evidence base that informs public policy. Our Research and Evaluation Strategy 2025-2029 sets out an ambitious programme of work built on robust data, Personal and Public Involvement (PPI), and a common organisational evaluation framework.

One of Age & Opportunity’s key priorities is to amplify the voice of older people and influence policy development. Our Strategic Plan 2025-2029 identifies Influencing Public Policy as a core strategic theme, underpinned by eleven Policy Priorities developed over nearly 40 years of engagement with older people, covering areas such as challenging ageism, tackling social exclusion, enabling age friendly environments and championing global solidarity.

Download the full job description and person specification here:  Policy Research and Evaluation Manager Job Description and Person Specification

Position: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week over 5 working days (Standard working hours are 37.5 hours and flextime applies).
Contract: Two-year Fixed Term Contract (With the possibility of renewal subject to funding).
Salary: €60,000 per annum pro rata (€36,000 per annum for 22.5 hours)
Reporting to: CEO
Direct Report: Salesforce Coordinator
Location: This role is based at our offices in Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are in place, with a requirement for the post holder to work from the office on average one day per week. In person attendance is required for regular events, meetings and training.

To apply

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you match the above criteria by email to Karen Horgan, CEO, at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie. Include the role title in the subject of the email.

All applicants from countries outside the EU are required to provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted as part of the application process with your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting will apply based on the criteria outlined above.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday the 30th of September at 5pm. Interviews will be held in Dublin on Friday the 9th of October.

Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Work with Us! We are recruiting a HR Manager

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Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship. Our mission is to create opportunities that empower older people to enhance individual and community wellbeing through participation in physical activity and recreational sport, arts and creativity, personal development and active citizenship initiatives.

We have an opportunity for an experienced HR Manager with overall responsibility for leading the strategic direction and managing the operation of our HR function.

Working closely with our CEO and the Senior Management Team, the HR Manager will lead on all areas of our HR function.

Position: Part-time, 25 hours per week over 5 working days
(Standard working hours are 37.5 hours and flexitime applies).

Contract: Two-year Fixed Term Contract

Salary: €60,250 per annum pro rata (€40,166 per annum for 25 hours)

Reporting to: CEO

Location: This role is based at our offices in Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are in place, with a requirement for the post holder to work from the office on average one day per week. In person attendance is also required for regular meetings and training.

Full details here:   HR Manager Job Description and Person Specification June 2026

To apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you match the above criteria by email to Karen Horgan CEO, at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie.

Include ‘HR Manager’ in the subject of the email.

All applicants from countries outside the EU are required to provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in Republic of Ireland.

This must be submitted as part of the application process with your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting will apply based on the criteria outlined above.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday the 2nd of July at 12 noon.  

Interviews will be held in person in Dublin on Friday the 24th of July. The commencement date for this post is mid-September.

Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

Work with us! We’re recruiting a FitLine Administrator

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Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship.

Our mission is to create opportunities that empower older people to enhance individual and community wellbeing through participation in physical activity and recreational sport, arts and creativity, personal development and active citizenship initiatives.

Age & Opportunity Active is the national sport and physical activity Programme for older people funded by Sport Ireland and the HSE. The Programme is designed to get us more active.

We are looking for an Administrator (part-time) for our Active Programme FitLine initiative, a free telephone support service, delivered by volunteer mentors, who encourage older people to start being physically active and maintain physical activity as part of their daily lives.

The requirements for the Active Programme FitLine Administrator are outlined here: FitLine Adminstrator July 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the national programme of physical activity for older people, working in a very rewarding and diverse role.

For further information on Age & Opportunity and our Active Programme, visit www.ageandopportunity.ie

To apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to Audrey Farrell, HR Executive, at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie by 12
noon on Monday 22nd June 2026. Please put FitLine Administrator in the title of your email.
Interviews will be held in person in Dublin on Tuesday 7th July. No other dates can be facilitated.
Shortlisting will apply. Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer. Garda vetting is required for
this position.

 

 

 

 

Work with us! Apply now for Arts Programme Administrator

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Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship.  More details are available at www.ageandopportunity.ie

Through our Arts Programme, we provide opportunities for older people to be more creative more often, to create meaningful participation and representation for all older people in cultural and creative life and to demonstrate and celebrate how our creative potential can improve with age.

We are looking for an Arts Programme Administrator on a part-time basis for a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity for a person with a strong arts administration background to join our Arts Programme team and contribute to the area of arts and ageing.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a track record (minimum 2 years) of working in the field of arts administration. This will include experience of responding to enquiries and providing information and administration in the areas of budget, record keeping and invoicing. They will also have experience coordinating and developing web and social media content which is an essential element of the role.

The role also requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a flexible approach and a high level of computer literacy.

This a part-time role for 25 hours per week (based on a 37.5 hr week) with a salary of €23,333 (pro rata of €35,000). The contract is a 12-month fixed term with an ideal start date of June 2026.

Find the job description and person specification here: Arts Programme Administrator

To apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role, by email to jobs@ageandopportunity.ie

The closing date is Wednesday 6th May at 5pm, and interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May in Dublin.

All applicants from countries outside the E.U. are required to provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in Republic of Ireland.  This must be submitted as part of the application process with your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting based on the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification will apply.

Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

 

 

Work with us! Apply now for Arts Programme Administrator

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Age & Opportunity Arts Programme – Arts Programme Administrator

Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship.

Through our Arts programme, we provide opportunities for older people to be more creative more often, to create meaningful participation and representation for all older people in cultural and creative life and to demonstrate and celebrate how our creative potential can improve with age.

We have an opportunity for a candidate with a strong Arts administration background to join our Arts Programme team as our Arts Programme Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the area of arts and ageing, working in a very rewarding and diverse role.

Position:                    Part-time, 25 hours per week (ideally over 5 mornings but negotiable)

Contract:                   Fixed term contract for 12 months

Salary:                        €23,333 per annum (pro-rata of 35,000, based on 37.5 hours per week).

Reporting to:           Arts Programme Manager (and Arts Programme Assistant Manager in her absence).

Location:                   Hybrid. This will involve a mixture of working from home and a requirement to attend our offices / events in Dublin for two days per week. The employee will also be required to be available and travel locally and nationally for events, in particular in May, for the Bealtaine Festival.

Link to full job description and person specification here:  Arts Programme Administrator

Please send your CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability to the role, by email to jobs@ageandopportunity.ie Closing date is Wednesday 29th October at 12.00 noon and Interviews will be held on Friday 7th November in Dublin.

All applicants from countries outside the E.U. are required to provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted as part of the application process with your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting based on the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification will apply.

Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

For more information on Age & Opportunity and our Arts programme please visit www.ageandopportunity.ie

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Work with us – HR Manager role

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Age & Opportunity

HR Manager 

Position:                    Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexi-time)

Contract:                   Permanent

Salary:                        €50,000 (negotiable)

Reporting to:            CEO

Location:  This role is based at our offices in Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Background

Age & Opportunity is the national organisation that provides a range of opportunities for older people who want to get more involved in arts and culture, sport and physical activity, civic engagement and personal development. Our mission is to enable the best quality of life for us all as we age. Our vision is of an Ireland where all older people can be more active, more visible, more creative, more connected, more confident, more often.

We have an opportunity for an experienced HR Manager with overall responsibility for leading strategic direction and managing the operation of our HR function. Working closely with our CEO and the Senior Management Team, the HR Manager will lead on all areas of our HR function including organisation development, change management, learning and development, recruitment and induction, employee relations, payroll, HR operations and employee engagement.

Job Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the CEO to develop, lead and deliver a HR Strategy relevant to the changing needs of the organisation.
  • Proactively act as a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the implementation of the organisation’s strategy.
  • Support the CEO in ensuring that sufficient staffing resources at appropriate levels are available in order to meet Business Plan KPIs.
  • Provide leadership on and develop best practices in all aspects of our HR function including recruitment, employee engagement, people management and development, change management organisational development and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Monitor legislative developments and changes and ensure policies and procedures reflect such changes.
  • Manage all industrial relations matters including negotiating with trade unions.
  • Develop a HR IT system that is fit for purpose and meets the needs of the organisation on an ongoing basis.
  • Ensure that all HR and employment statutory, governance and funder requirements of the organisation are met across all areas of the organisation.

Person Specification

This person specification sets out the various criteria which are essential for the post and by which we will assess your application.

Education  

Applicants must possess the following:

  • A Degree qualification in a related discipline.
  • Applicants must also be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience  

  • Three years’ experience in a similar managerial role, with experience in all key areas of the HR function.
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing and operating an IT based HR system.
  • In-depth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements relating to employment.

Skills and Competencies

  • Demonstrated leadership, management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Capable of strategic, analytical and creative thinking and an ability to analyse information quickly and communicate in a concise and articulate manner.
  • The ability to provide advice and support to SMT members in relation to HR matters in an environment of change.
  • Excellent planning, organisation, project management and communication skills with ability to work flexibly with a range of colleagues and third parties.
  • Excellent IT skills; proficiency in Microsoft office systems.

 Remuneration and Benefits

Age & Opportunity offers the following benefits in addition to salary:

  • Excellent working conditions in our Dublin office with a hybrid working model in place, facilitating flexible working arrangements.
  • An 8% employer’s contribution to pension (subject to a minimum 4% employee contribution).
  • Annual leave of 24 days plus two gift days (Good Friday and Christmas Eve).
  • Paid Maternity / Adoptive leave after 12 months’ service.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programme.
  • Opportunity to avail of CPD training specific to the role as deemed appropriate.
  • Travel (bike to work scheme, tax saver commuter tickets).
  • Free on-site parking.

The complete list of benefits will be made available to the candidate offered the role.

To apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you match the above criteria by email to Karen Horgan CEO, at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie.

A more detailed job description is available on request by emailing jobs@ageandopportunity.ie.

All applicants from countries outside the E.U. are required to provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted as part of the application process with your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting will apply based on the criteria outlined above.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday the 26th of October at 5pm.

Interviews will be held in Dublin during the month of November.

Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

 

We’re Recruiting a FitLine Administrator – apply now!

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We are looking for an Administrator for our Active Programme FitLine initiative, a free telephone support service, delivered by volunteer mentors, who encourage older people to start being physically active and maintain physical activity as part of their daily lives.

This is a part-time position, 20 hours a week, over five mornings, Monday to Friday, with a salary of €32,000 per annum pro rata (i.e., €17,067) and a one year specified purpose contract.

A full job description and person specification is available to download here:  FitLine Administrator Job Description & Person Specification

Please send your CV and cover letter, outlining how you match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification, to: Margaret Roe, HR Manager, Age & Opportunity at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 29th September 2023.

Shortlisting will apply. Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

Garda vetting is required for this position.

Interviews will be held via zoom on Thursday 19th October 2023.

We’re recruiting! Work with us as HR Manager

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We have an opportunity for an experienced HR Manager with overall responsibility for
leading strategic direction and managing the operation of our HR function. Working closely
with our CEO and the Senior Management Team, the HR Manager will lead on all areas of
our HR function including organisation development, change management, learning and
development, recruitment and induction, employee relations, payroll, HR operations and
employee engagement.

Position: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexi-time)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa €50,000
Reporting to: CEO
Location: This role is based at our offices in Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9, with hybrid working arrangements.

A full job description and person specification can be found here:  HR Manager – Job Description & Person Specification

To apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you match the above criteria by email to
Karen Horgan CEO, at jobs@ageandopportunity.ie.

All applicants from countries outside the E.U. are required to provide relevant work
authorisation to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted as part
of the application process with your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting will apply based on the criteria outlined above.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday the 7th of September 2023 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held in Dublin during the month of September.

Age & Opportunity is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Opportunity for Postdoctoral Researcher

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We are currently recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher (seconded to the HSE)

This post is a collaborative venture between Age & Opportunity and the Health Service Executive (Dublin North City and County, Community Health Organisation). The purpose of this post is to support the HSE in collaborative research projects with a number of universities though the main focus will be the REACH collaboration with Dublin City University.  Please see https://www.dcu.ie/science-and-health/research-and-engagement-across-community-health.  Additional research projects with Trinity College Dublin may also come within the remit of this post.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in a relevant area of health sciences, population health, health services research or appropriate equivalent, and must be competent with data analysis, collection, and interpretation, including relevant statistical packages and an ability to write scientific papers and reports. Applications will be considered from applicants who have recently completed a successful PhD Viva. Applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.

This position is a one-year specific purpose contract, and is full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexi-time working arrangements apply, and the position will be based predominantly on-site in HSE offices in CHO 9 (Dublin North City and County), with some hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role.

Salary €45,322 per annum.

A job description and person specification is available here: Postdoctoral Researcher

Please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@ageandopportunity.ie by 12 noon on Friday the 21st of July 2023.

Shortlisting will apply. Interviews will be held on Thursday the 27th of July 2023 (online via Zoom).

Age & Opportunity is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

 

 

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