At Osborne, we are currently seeking a Community Education Lead to join a well-established and highly regarded education organisation based in Dublin 24.
In this role, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for the design, delivery, and ongoing development of high-quality learning programmes that support and empower adult leaders.
For you:
Permanent position
Salary €50–55k
Hybrid working model
Location: Dublin 24
The Role:
Programme Leadership & Development
Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of access and further education programmes aligned with organisational strategy and learner outcomes.
Oversee academic schedules, programme reviews, and quality assurance processes.
Use learner feedback and performance data to inform innovation and continuous improvement.
Strengthen flexibility, digital inclusion, and accessibility across all learning provision.
Learner Engagement & Achievement
Manage learner recruitment, onboarding, progression, and retention initiatives.
Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for adult learners.
Analyse participation and achievement data to guide targeted learner supports.
Team & Tutor Leadership
Recruit, mentor, and support tutors and facilitators to ensure high-quality, learner-centred delivery.
Coordinate professional development, reflective practice, and peer learning opportunities.
Promote a collaborative, values-led team culture.
Partnerships & Advocacy
Develop and sustain relationships with community organisations, networks, and key stakeholders.
Contribute to funding applications, programme development, and impact evaluation.
Represent the organisation at relevant education, community, and policy forums.
Quality, Governance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with QQI requirements and internal quality frameworks.
Lead programme budgeting, monitoring, and financial reporting in collaboration with Finance.
Oversee reporting on learner outcomes and programme impact for senior leadership and funders.
Requirements:
Demonstrated leadership and organisational capability with a supportive, empowering style.
Strong knowledge of community development, adult education, and social inclusion.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards.
Financial and strategic awareness, with the ability to link programme impact to organisational objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a clear and engaging approach.
Collaborative, reflective, and committed to ongoing learning and improvement.
Desirable:
Experience delivering adult or community education programmes.
Familiarity with blended and online learning approaches.
Skills in curriculum design, editing, and programme administration.
Knowledge of QQI processes and community education governance.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Sorcha O'Callaghan at sorcha.ocallaghan@osborne.ie or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 525 2457. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer #INDOSB1 #INDSOC
