• Location: Dublin, Dublin
• Type: Permanent
• Job #48385

Community Education Lead

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.
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• Location: Dublin 24, Dublin
• Type: Permanent
• Job #48277
• Salary: €50,000

Quality & Projects Lead – Education

At Osborne we are currently recruiting for a Quality & Projects Lead – Education to join a respected education organisation based in Dublin 24.
This role offers the opportunity to play a central part in strengthening governance, compliance, and programme quality while supporting learner access and progression.

For You:

• Permanent role

• Salary €50-55k

• Hybrid

• Dublin 24 location

Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance and Academic Systems

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing review of quality assurance (QA) systems across Further and Higher Education, including exam/programme boards and liaison with awarding and regulatory bodies (e.g., SETU, QQI, DDLETB).

• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with QA processes, governance codes, and GDPR, including regular updates to learner and tutor handbooks.

• Support policy review, application and data management processes, and preparation for external reviews and audits.

• Monitor QA performance and provide recommendations to enhance standards, consistency, and compliance across all programmes.

• Learner Supports and Bursary Fund and administer fund

• Track learner support engagement and contribute insights to programme teams to enhance learner access and progression.

Programme and Project Development

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor new projects and initiatives aligned with organisation’s strategic priorities.

• Use data, learner feedback, and evaluation findings to inform continuous improvement of adult community education programmes.

• Deputise for the Manager and programme leads as required, supporting day-to-day programme delivery, learner engagement, and tutor support.

• Stakeholder, Funder, and Partner Engagement

• Engage with public and private funders across the programme cycle, including proposal development, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with learners, tutors, awarding and regulatory bodies, and community and funding partners to support programme quality and growth.

Data, Reporting, and Digital Systems

• Lead robust data management and reporting practices to uphold assessment quality, integrity, and accountability.

• Use and enhance IT systems and CRM platforms to support learner management, reporting, and continuous improvement across the programme

• Generate management information to inform decision-making, programme planning, and external reporting.

Essential Competencies

• Experience in management, administration, or coordination roles, ideally involving programmes, projects, or services (education, community, or related sectors).

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and assessment methods, including blended and flexible delivery, or a clear capacity to develop this understanding quickly.

• Demonstrated experience in developing or implementing policies, procedures, or quality-related documentation.

• Strong data and reporting skills, with the ability to uphold quality and integrity in assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders (e.g. learners, tutors, partners, funders, awarding or regulatory bodies).

• Financial awareness, including experience with budgeting, resource allocation, or grant-funded projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise reports.

• High level of proficiency in IT systems and CRM platforms, and an interest in using digital tools to enhance processes.

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Highly organised, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

To be considered for this position apply today or call Emma Hickey on 01 5252457.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. 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

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