Education and Professional Development Manager

Part-Time Education & Professional Development Manager required for a 4 month temporary contract within a regulatory body in Dublin 4.

• Located a short distance from Lansdowne dart station with a 4 day week onsite requirement.
• The salary on offer is €50,000- €60,000 pro rata.
• 4 day weekKey Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic management as part of the Executive Team, fostering a cohesive, inclusive, and customer-focused organisational culture.
• Oversee all aspects of education and training policy, accreditation, and standards in line with national legislation and EU directives.
• Manage the accreditation and re-accreditation of programmes, and ensure compliance with national standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of revised accreditation standards, procedures, and related policies.
• Ensure ongoing professional competence within the professions.
• Advise Council and Committees, prepare reports, and present policy and performance updates.
• Manage the registration eligibility examinations and assess qualification recognition for national and international applicants.
• Represent the organisation with education institutions, regulators, Government bodies, and other stakeholders nationally and internationally.
• Lead assigned staff and manage budgets effectively.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of three years’ management experience in higher education, policy development, regulation, or professional development.
• Relevant degree (Level 8 or higher).
• Proven track record in strategic planning, policy implementation, and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with experience engaging at Board or Committee level.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in regulatory or accreditation environments.
• Proven ability to introduce new systems, improve efficiency, and manage staff performance.
• Experience liaising with Government Departments, regulators, and higher education institutions.

Please submit your cv to Anne Marie in Lex Consultancy.

Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role.