JOIN OUR TEAM: Executive Director
Published: Thursday, August 28, 2025
The National Women’s Council (NWC) is looking for an Executive Director to lead Ireland’s largest feminist organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to:
➢Provide visionary leadership at a pivotal moment for women’s rights.
➢ Be the public voice of NWC at national and international level.
➢ Drive change, influence policy, and strengthen equality across Ireland.
After many years of dedicated leadership, our current Director will be leaving NWC in the coming months. Under her leadership, NWC has grown into a stable and sustainable organisation.
The Board of Directors invites applications from compassionate and visionary leaders who are ready to build on this legacy and guide the next chapter of NWC’s journey.
Reporting directly to the Board, the Executive Director will serve as the most senior person in the organisation.
The Executive Director is responsible for strategic leadership, organisational development and sustainability, governance and board relations, external representation and advocacy.
Location: Dublin-based
Salary: €84,050 per annum + 30 days’ leave + pension
Apply by midnight, 24 September 2025
NWC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties including people from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups including ethnic minority groups and people with disabilities. NWC offers a number of flexible working arrangements