Job Description
The Trustees of Muckross House (Killarney) CLG is a voluntary, not-for-profit registered charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the heritage of Muckross House and estate, local history, crafts and folk life. Our members include people from all walks of life who share a common commitment to the preservation and development of the story of Muckross House in particular, as well as the history and folk-life of Kerry. Trustees are all volunteers, work in partnership with the state, and receive no remuneration for their service. THE POSITION The General Manager will report to the Voluntary Board of Trustees through the Chairperson, and together with the Management Team, lead the delivery of the organisation's strategy. They will lead a dedicated workforce of 68 full-time employees and will be required to demonstrate effective leadership and vision for the role - working with the Board of Directors and the Management Team to shape the longer-term strategic direction of our organisation. REQUIREMENTS Candidates should have a proven track record in senior management within a similar-sized organisation, ideally in the heritage, tourism or hospitality sectors. Experience in managing risk, financial and human resources and complex stakeholder relationships is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to lead effective change. Key competencies in this role will include: leadership, communicating and influencing; strategic vision; public relations; marketing and promotion; museum and cultural focus; commercial and financial acumen; change management; critical analysis & decision making; adaptability, drive & resilience; and accountability. TO APPLY If you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available 'Apply Option' in strictest confidence, for the attention of Eilish Devine, Practice Leader, of our retained executive search partners, Principal Connections on or before 12 noon on Wednesday 25th of September 2024. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Eilish Devine at . A detailed briefing prospectus, including job and person specification, is available on request. A competitive remuneration package will be on offer to the selected candidate. The Trustees of Muckross House is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this key appointment. Our client is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process. Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and assessments considered appropriate to the process. By applying for this vacancy with Principal Connections, you accept the Term's & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy which can be found on our website ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS Principal Connections is the leading executive search and board advisory firm serving organisations across Ireland and the United Kingdom, and is also part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (est. 1984), ranked one of the world's top global executive search groups. (55 Offices, 30 Countries). Skills: General Manager Senior Executive Tourism